Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center

611 Campus Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center's student population of 203 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
27%
30%
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White
54%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
203 students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offer ?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center part of?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Offices Open
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School: Gr 12
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School: Grade PK
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School: Gr K-11
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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