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Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

Q: Is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School a good school?

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School ranks 56 th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

56^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Delaware elementary schools

Summary

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is a K-5 school in Newark, DE, serving 469 students within the Christina School District. The school currently holds a 2-star rating (47th percentile statewide) and is known for its small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1—among the lowest in the area.

Gallaher’s standout strength is its exceptional work with English Language Learners (ELL). The school ranks in the top 3-7 statewide for ELL performance, earning a 5-star rating (86th percentile) in 2024-2025—a dramatic improvement from just two years prior. This is a genuine differentiator, as no nearby school matches this level of effectiveness with ELL students. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism low at 11.8%, well below the district (19.8%) and state (17.1%) averages, and shows steady improvement with African American students (3-star rating, 57th percentile). However, overall academic performance has declined over the past decade, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2015-2016 to a consistent 2-star level since 2020-2021. The most concerning trend is math: while 3rd graders exceed state averages (50.7% proficiency), proficiency plummets to just 30.1% by 5th grade—a 20-point drop that suggests challenges with math skill progression in upper grades.

Compared to nearby schools, Gallaher sits in the middle of the pack. Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School (2.87 miles away) is the area’s standout, ranked 14th statewide with 61.5% 5th-grade math proficiency versus Gallaher’s 30.1%. Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School (2.52 miles) also outperforms Gallaher across most metrics, while Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School (1.25 miles) has shown dramatic improvement, achieving 66.7% ELA proficiency in 4th and 5th grades—roughly 20-27 points higher than Gallaher. On the positive side, Gallaher substantially outperforms nearby charter Academia Antonia Alonso, which ranks near the bottom statewide. With moderate per-student spending ($14,947) and strong attendance systems, Gallaher has solid foundations—the question is whether instructional strategies, particularly in upper-grade math, can be optimized to translate its resources into broader student achievement.

469

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,427

Per pupil spending ?

40.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713-3300

(302) 454-2464

District: Christina School District

Students who attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shue-Medill Middle School
High:	Christiana High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

31.6%

Hispanic:

29.9%

White:

26.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 37th percentile in 2021 → 47th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2026) from a 37th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Delaware avg42%

56^th of 106

Delaware public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to bottom 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 15Elementary Schools in the Christina School District

15^th of 34Christina School District among Delaware districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	56 of 106	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.2	61 of 109	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.4	64 of 106	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	62 of 103	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.9	62 of 104	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.1	60 of 95	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.1	38 of 105	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	28 of 85	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.8	29 of 86	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.2	25 of 86	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	57.2	44 of 108	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	49.7	52 of 91	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	57.5	40 of 90	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.6	48 of 91	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	51.4	30 of 69	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.9	37 of 68	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.9	38 of 62	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	26 of 60	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.7	35 of 60	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	77.5	10 of 72	86.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	7 of 21	66.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.1	3 of 22	86.4%	★★★★★
2023	47.0	11 of 18	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.8	6 of 17	64.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	10 of 29	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	56 of 98	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.6	60 of 97	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.5	78 of 97	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.9	69 of 89	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.6	68 of 90	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.9	36 of 67	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.3	34 of 99	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	21 of 45	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.9	17 of 43	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.2	27 of 37	27.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.3	31 of 42	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.4	18 of 36	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	11 of 37	70.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	31 of 75	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	29.1	52 of 70	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.6	51 of 66	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	55.9	28 of 66	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.1	31 of 62	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.9	26 of 92	71.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	40.5	57 of 98	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.1	64 of 97	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.8	52 of 97	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.7	59 of 89	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	51 of 90	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.9	49 of 67	26.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	65.0	36 of 99	63.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	30.8	58 of 78	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.3	63 of 77	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.2	51 of 73	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	49 of 70	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.0	60 of 75	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.6	43 of 65	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.2	33 of 82	59.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)67th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)59th percentile+11 vs school

African American (2026)57th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)43rd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)26th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Delaware (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies49%~ state avg

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics36%-3 vs state

Science23%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, July 27, 2014

One of the best elementary schools in the district. Teachers have been great to help my kids overcome social difficulties. They help the ones that need help and give opportunities for advanced kids to shine. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 4th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 5th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 6th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 7th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 North Brownleaf Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2464	469	49	9.5		123 (26.2%)	148 (31.6%)	140 (29.9%)	29 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.5%)	46.7	56^th of 106 public elementary schools	47.2%		39.2	61^st of 109 public elementary schools	44.0%	5	23.3		38.3	62.5				43.5	39.8	46.6				50.7	31.0	30.1				$29,427
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	35 West Main Street	Newark	19702	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2131	329	23	14.3		49 (14.9%)	184 (55.9%)	70 (21.3%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	74.7	31^st of 106 public elementary schools	70.8%		84.3	17^th of 109 public elementary schools	84.4%	14	38.1		50.0	66.7				45.6	66.7	66.7				42.9	67.2	45.2				$25,836
Academia Antonia Alonso	Public, Charter	K-8	300 North Wakefield Drive	Newark	19702	New Castle County	Academia Antonia Alonso	Yes	No	No	Yes	(302) 351-8200	910	50	18.2		65 (7.1%)	52 (5.7%)	784 (86.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	10.1	99^th of 106 public elementary schools	6.6%		11.2	99^th of 109 public elementary schools	9.2%			7.3	14.9	31.2	22.1	49.0	28.4	14.7	23.7	28.1	17.9	26.6	28.0	24.5	19.4	12.2	7.6	14.4	10.9
Forest Oak Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 South Meadowood Drive	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-3420	429	33	13.2		139 (32.4%)	30 (7.0%)	235 (54.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	34	67^th of 106 public elementary schools	36.8%		44.2	54^th of 109 public elementary schools	50.5%	13	21.4		29.5	60.0				37.5	20.9	44.3				40.3	20.6	30.0				$24,451
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	142 Brennen Drive	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 722-2864	413	40	10.3		130 (31.5%)	123 (29.8%)	107 (25.9%)	29 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.1%)	41.7	61^st of 106 public elementary schools	42.5%		40.5	58^th of 109 public elementary schools	46.8%	3	17.8		51.3	54.2				34.4	39.7	33.3				36.9	46.8	26.0				$28,999
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School	Public	K-5	101 Barrett Run Road	Newark	19702	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 454-4700	529	35	15.1		98 (18.5%)	198 (37.4%)	84 (15.9%)	105 (19.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.4%)	78.4	26^th of 106 public elementary schools	75.5%		57.9	39^th of 109 public elementary schools	64.2%	13	38.5		52.7	75.0				58.7	58.8	56.9				52.3	56.7	44.6				$23,952
Brookside Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Marrows Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-5454	260	26	10.0		50 (19.2%)	85 (32.7%)	97 (37.3%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	59.3	37^th of 106 public elementary schools	65.1%		36.1	65^th of 109 public elementary schools	40.4%	28	33.3		37.0	72.6				51.5	41.7	52.0				47.1	41.7	37.3				$34,709
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Forge Road	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2180	271	21	12.9		123 (45.4%)	63 (23.2%)	47 (17.3%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (8.1%)	85.9	14^th of 106 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.7	11^th of 109 public elementary schools	89.9%	3	55.8		51.2	78.9				58.1	52.3	75.5				54.6	57.8	61.5				$27,584
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	2815 Highlands Lane	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 454-3424	492	40	12.4		328 (66.7%)	55 (11.2%)	78 (15.9%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	52.3	47^th of 106 public elementary schools	55.7%		53.4	41^st of 109 public elementary schools	62.4%	6	32.6		38.0	64.1				39.0	50.0	45.1				50.9	38.5	28.6				$25,385
Pleasantville Elementary School	Public	K-5	16 Pleasant Street	New Castle	19720	New Castle County	Colonial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 323-2935	389	29	13.4		89 (22.9%)	169 (43.4%)	104 (26.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	23.8	80^th of 106 public elementary schools	24.5%		20.4	88^th of 109 public elementary schools	19.3%	8	20.3		22.7	66.2				21.2	21.8	39.1				27.7	22.1	18.8				$25,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shue-Medill Middle School
High : Christiana High School

What is the racial makeup of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?

Students at Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School are 32% African American, 30% Hispanic, 26% White, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 469 students attended Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School.

Is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School a good school?

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School ranks 56^th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School in?

Christina School District

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