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Townsend Elementary School

📍 Townsend, Delaware Public

435

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

13.6:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

1–5

🎓 Grade Levels

5 active grades

32.0

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Townsend Elementary School, an elementary public school serving grades 1–5 in Townsend, Delaware, with 435 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Townsend, Delaware, Townsend Elementary School is a regular public school serving students from grades 1–5. The school operates within the Appoquinimink School District in New Castle County. With a current reported enrollment of 435 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Townsend Elementary School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 32.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Townsend, the student body at Townsend Elementary School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (57.5%), Black or African American (19.5%), Hispanic (13.6%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

435 Students reported

White 57.5%

250 enrolled students

Black / African American 19.5%

85 enrolled students

Hispanic 13.6%

59 enrolled students

Two or more races 7.6%

33 enrolled students

Asian 1.6%

7 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

1 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 435

👦 Male 49.4% (215) 👧 Female 50.6% (220)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

5 Grade Levels

4 ★ top

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School facts

Address 126 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734

Phone (302) 378-5020

School district Appoquinimink School District

County New Castle County

Grades 1–5

Students 435 students

Student–teacher ratio 13.6:1

Full-time teachers 32.0

Community type Rural: Fringe

Level Elementary

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 39.39600, -75.68811

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NCES school ID 100008000028

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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126 Main Street

Townsend, DE 19734 New Castle County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Townsend Elementary School? +

Townsend Elementary School serves students in grades 1–5. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Delaware state educational standards.

How many students attend Townsend Elementary School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Townsend Elementary School has a total reported enrollment of 435 students.