Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Blades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Blades Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% DE state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% DE state average).
How many students attend Blades Elementary School?
405 students attend Blades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Blades Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blades Elementary School?
Blades Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blades Elementary School offer ?
Blades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Blades Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 405 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Math Proficiency
: 46%
Reading Proficiency
: 47%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
