Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lord Baltimore Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lord Baltimore Elementary School's student population of 566 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lord Baltimore Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lord Baltimore Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#7 out of 199 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
4%
31%
White
82%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
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 Lord Baltimore Elementary School's ranking?
Lord Baltimore Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lord Baltimore Elementary School often compared to?
Lord Baltimore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School, Clayton (John M.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lord Baltimore Elementary School?
566 students attend Lord Baltimore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lord Baltimore Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 13:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lord Baltimore Elementary School part of?
Lord Baltimore Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2021
Great school.
5 11/15/2012
I think the leadership is great.No school is perfect,LB is close.A fine school.
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.
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