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Keene (William B.) Elementary School vs. Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
200 Lagrange Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Keene (William B.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Keene (William B.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jones (Albert H.) 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
461 students
327 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Keene (William B.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Keene (William B.) Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Keene (William B.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Keene (William B.) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Christina School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Christina School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#85 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
#63 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Keene (William B.) Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in DE)(22-23 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in DE)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Keene (William B.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in DE)
45-49%
(Top 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Keene (William B.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Keene (William B.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Christina School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Keene (William B.) Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
58
Grade 1 Students
82
58
Grade 2 Students
72
48
Grade 3 Students
72
53
Grade 4 Students
79
54
Grade 5 Students
81
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Christina School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Keene (William B.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
8%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Keene (William B.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Christina School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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