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Lord Baltimore Elementary School

120 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE 19970

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Lord Baltimore Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Lord Baltimore Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lord Baltimore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Lord Baltimore Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

622 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Lord Baltimore Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Lord Baltimore Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Lord Baltimore Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Lord Baltimore Elementary School is 0.29, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#6 out of 196 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lord Baltimore Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

51%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

67%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

30%

White

84%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lord Baltimore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Indian River School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lord Baltimore Elementary School's ranking?

Lord Baltimore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Lord Baltimore Elementary School often compared to?

Lord Baltimore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton (John M.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend Lord Baltimore Elementary School?

622 students attend Lord Baltimore Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Lord Baltimore Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lord Baltimore Elementary School?

Lord Baltimore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lord Baltimore Elementary School offer ?

Lord Baltimore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Lord Baltimore Elementary School part of?

Lord Baltimore Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

June 15, 2023 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5 9/29/2021

Great school.

- Posted by Parent - Steve

5 11/15/2012

I think the leadership is great.No school is perfect,LB is close.A fine school.

- Posted by Parent - forgv

2 9/12/2012

Lord Baltimore was a Blue Ribbon school in 2004. Since that time, the school changed leadership and test scores dropped, communication is non existant and bullying has increased which nothing is done about it. No longer a great school.

- Posted by Parent - s.war

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 622 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education