Townsend Elementary School
Townsend Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades 1-5 | Appoquinimink
Townsend Elementary School is located in Townsend, DE and is one of 6 elementary schools in Appoquinimink School District. It is a public school that serves 422 students in grades 1-5.
Townsend Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Townsend Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Townsend Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Townsend Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Townsend Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Townsend Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Townsend Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Townsend Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
126 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734
(302) 378-5020
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| North Smyrna Elementary School 5 miles |  |
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| St Annes Episcopal School 5.3 miles | n/a | |
| Smyrna Ilc School 5.4 miles | n/a | |
| John Bassett Moore School 5.6 miles |  |
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| Smyrna Elementary School 5.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 422
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Townsend Elementary School had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
69%
Black
22%
Hispanic
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Appoquinimink District Spending
$9,528Per Pupil
The Appoquinimink spends $9,528 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Appoquinimink District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Townsend Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Appoquinimink School DistrictTest Scores
About the DSTP
What is it?
The Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math grades 2 through 10, in grades 3 through 10 in writing, and in grades 4, 6, 8, and 11 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students in grades 3-11 are scored at five levels: distinguished, exceeds the standard, meets the standard, below the standard and well below the standard. The goal is for students to score at or above meet or exceed the standard level.
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5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Delaware, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2009 Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) Results for all subjects tested.
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