A−
Townsend Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–5
126 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734 · (302) 378-5020 · Part of Appoquinimink School District
Students
435
Students per teacher
14:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
1–5
What stands out about Townsend Elementary School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Delaware’s public schools
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency33%
State average 26.5%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 41.9%
Location
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126 Main Street, Townsend
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 187
Grade 289
Grade 378
Grade 492
Grade 589
Enrollment over time
455’20
433’21
432’22
434’23
435’24
Down 4.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Black 20%Hispanic 14%Two or more races 8%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.