Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School

35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in DE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's student population of 304 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (DE)
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
22%
19%
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Black
51%
30%
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White
18%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
304 students attend Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offer ?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School part of?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 26, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 27, 2023 (Wednesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Winter Break
December 28, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade In Day (Offices Open)
January 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Off (Offices Open)
January 26, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 304 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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