Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Long Neck Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Rankings
Long Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Neck Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
11%
31%
White
51%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Neck Elementary School's ranking?
Long Neck Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Long Neck Elementary School?
656 students attend Long Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Long Neck Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Long Neck Elementary School?
Long Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Long Neck Elementary School offer ?
Long Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Neck Elementary School part of?
Long Neck Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
School Reviews
5 3/29/2014
As a retired teacher I have been lucky enough to mentor at Long Neck Elementary for the past few years. Although I do not live in the designated demographic area I was interested enough in their profile to look it up because I didn't know what to expect of the student body before I got there. I was glad to know I had explored that fact because I was more prepared for my mentoring task but I cannot tell you how much the school itself does not match its' demographic expectations. I found a school that like any other public school in America needs to be judged and graded on what it seems to have accomplished and what the students seem to have learned. I found a school that may have no equal in the state, never mind the country. I was a spoiled teacher before I retired. I taught in a private school which was a descendant of private schooling that professes higher standards than what is available for people not able to pay for any tuition. Long Neck's performance as a whole made me privy to the best of what public education is all about. The students are welcoming, disciplined, polite, and are helped to achieve no matter what their situation may be. The teacher's adapt to new challenges and have mastered so many of the old problems about schooling that I can honestly say I have never been in or associated with the wonderful atmosphere that I found at Long Neck. (I have taught in both elementary and high school and home schooling situations). Long Neck is truly blessed.
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