Townsend Elementary School

Summary:

Townsend Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Appoquinimink School District in Townsend, Delaware, with a student population of 432. The school has consistently ranked among the top 30 elementary schools in Delaware over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Townsend Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.98% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.17% for the Appoquinimink School District and 43.42% for the state of Delaware. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Notably, Townsend Elementary School ranks 3rd out of 62 Delaware elementary schools for African American students, indicating strong academic outcomes for this population.

Townsend Elementary School has steadily improved its statewide ranking over the years, moving from the 50th position out of 90 Delaware elementary schools in 2011-2012 to the 20th position out of 106 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to the nearby Cedar Lane Elementary School, Providence Creek Academy Charter School, and other schools in the Appoquinimink School District, Townsend Elementary consistently outperforms in academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 126 Main Street
       Townsend, DE  19734-0369


(302) 378-5020

District: Appoquinimink School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,130 Help


Students who attend Townsend Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Middletown High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.3%
African American:
22.0%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details Townsend Elementary School ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Townsend Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.3%), African American (22%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 5th best among 7 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Townsend Elementary School is $12,130, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Appoquinimink School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Townsend Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Townsend Elementary School 20th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Townsend Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Appoquinimink School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Appoquinimink School District 3rd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Townsend Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 69.17 28th 91 69.2%
2012 50.35 50th 90 44.4%
2015 54.77 48th 108 55.6%
2019 68.19 31st 105 70.5%
2021 62.32 30th 95 68.4%
2022 74.65 21st 104 79.8%
2023 74.85 19th 103 81.6%
2024 77.43 20th 106 81.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.70 33rd 92 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.28 37th 99 62.6%
2021 44.87 33rd 67 50.7%
2022 64.89 25th 90 72.2%
2023 70.13 22nd 89 75.3%
2024 71.53 20th 97 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.04 27th 99 72.7%
2021 58.21 21st 67 68.7%
2022 70.97 22nd 90 75.6%
2023 67.07 23rd 89 74.2%
2024 72.29 24th 97 75.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.15 15th 72 79.2%
2022 83.06 4th 60 93.3%
2023 95.90 1st 60 98.3%
2024 84.65 3rd 62 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at Townsend Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.14 40th 82 51.2%
2021 54.74 26th 65 60.0%
2022 56.34 34th 75 54.7%
2023 44.38 41st 70 41.4%
2024 61.29 28th 73 61.6%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Townsend Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 25 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1989 229 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1990 228 25 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 254
1991 221 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 217 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 343 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1994 342 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 535 35 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 535 35 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 555 35 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 474 34 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 506 26 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 544 27 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2001 404 20 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 409 27 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 409 27 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 253 50 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 256 41 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 283 53 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 279 76 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2008 339 123 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 385 166 13 24 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 309 96 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2011 292 93 7 27 1 0 2 0 422
2012 276 79 2 24 2 0 6 0 389
2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 208 71 3 25 2 0 11 0 320
2016 223 87 4 29 2 1 16 0 362
2017 252 79 11 45 1 1 17 0 406
2018 302 91 12 54 2 1 21 0 483
2019 334 120 10 63 6 1 24 0 558
2020 274 84 5 59 2 1 18 0 443
2021 269 93 5 63 1 1 23 0 455
2022 259 94 5 49 2 1 23 0 433
2023 252 95 3 53 1 1 27 0 432

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Townsend Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 19.0 13.8 15.2
1989 250 20.0 12.5 15.2
1990 254 20.0 12.7 11
1991 242 16.0 15.1 10.3
1992 240 18.4 13.0 15.8
1993 371 22.0 16.9 14.3
1994 372 21.5 17.3 18.8
1995 577 29.5 19.6 10.7
1996 577 29.5 19.6 10.7
1997 596 31.0 19.2 10.2
1998 514 30.0 17.1 7.2
1999 541 33.0 16.4 11.1
2000 584 28.1 20.8 9.2
2001 436 29.0 15.0 13.1
2002 457 28.0 16.3 16.2
2003 457 28.0 16.3 16.2
2004 332 23.7 14.0 17.2
2005 318 23.0 13.8 18.2
2006 353 24.0 14.7 15.9
2007 374 26.0 14.4 18.2
2008 487 30.0 16.2 14
2009 588 36.0 16.3 n/a
2010 430 30.0 14.3 29.3
2011 422 30.0 14.0 31.5
2012 389 30.0 12.9 32.1
2014 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2015 320 21.0 15.2 25
2016 362 23.0 15.7 27.6
2017 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2018 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
2019 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2020 443 29.0 15.2 n/a
2021 455 29.0 15.6 n/a
2022 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
2023 432 30.0 14.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Townsend Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 264 19.0 13.8 15.2
1989 250 20.0 12.5 15.2
1990 254 20.0 12.7 11
1991 242 16.0 15.1 10.3
1992 240 18.4 13.0 15.8
1993 371 22.0 16.9 14.3
1994 372 21.5 17.3 18.8
1995 577 29.5 19.6 10.7
1996 577 29.5 19.6 10.7
1997 596 31.0 19.2 10.2
1998 514 30.0 17.1 7.2
1999 541 33.0 16.4 11.1
2000 584 28.1 20.8 9.2
2001 436 29.0 15.0 13.1
2002 457 28.0 16.3 16.2
2003 457 28.0 16.3 16.2
2004 332 23.7 14.0 17.2
2005 318 23.0 13.8 18.2
2006 353 24.0 14.7 15.9
2007 374 26.0 14.4 18.2
2008 487 30.0 16.2 14
2009 588 36.0 16.3 n/a
2010 430 30.0 14.3 29.3
2011 422 30.0 14.0 31.5
2012 389 30.0 12.9 32.1
2014 0 0.0 n/a n/a
2015 320 21.0 15.2 25
2016 362 23.0 15.7 27.6
2017 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2018 483 30.0 16.1 n/a
2019 558 33.0 16.9 n/a
2020 443 29.0 15.2 n/a
2021 455 29.0 15.6 n/a
2022 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
2023 432 30.0 14.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Townsend Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $315 (2.6%) $14,235 (117.4%) $12,130

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Townsend Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 103 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary School)62.243.8
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)65.643.1
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary School)59.557.5
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)62.350.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary School)6263.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)67.247.8
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary School)52.546.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)58.648.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Townsend Elementary School)68.653.9
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Appoquinimink School District)7152.4
 18.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Townsend Elementary School)52.542.9
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Appoquinimink School District)55.243.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558432
 22.6%
African American12095
 20.8%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic6353
 15.9%
Pacific Islander11
White334252
 24.6%
Two or More Races2427
 12.5%


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Students who attend Townsend Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Middletown High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended Townsend Elementary School.

Townsend Elementary School ranks 20th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Townsend Elementary School are 58% White, 22% African American, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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