North Georgetown Elementary School serves 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
North Georgetown Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (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 21% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Georgetown Elementary School's student population of 794 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Georgetown 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 North Georgetown Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
76%
19%
Black
8%
30%
White
14%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 North Georgetown Elementary School's ranking?
North Georgetown Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are North Georgetown Elementary School often compared to?
North Georgetown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend North Georgetown Elementary School?
794 students attend North Georgetown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of North Georgetown Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Georgetown Elementary School?
North Georgetown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Georgetown Elementary School offer ?
North Georgetown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Georgetown Elementary School part of?
North Georgetown Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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