Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Attendance Zone: Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center serves the eastern part of Townsend, DE, covering an area of approximately 43.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center's student population of 185 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Townsend Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
185 students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offer ?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center part of?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
View the Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools Closed/Offices Open
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Schools/Offices closed for Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Schools Closed/Offices Open (in lieu of spring conferences)
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
Last Day Grades K-11
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
First Day of School; Kindergarten Last Names A-L
August 30, 2027 (Monday)
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