Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, North Smyrna Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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North Smyrna Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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North Smyrna Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
North Smyrna Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Smyrna Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
29%
31%
White
55%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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North Smyrna Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are North Smyrna Elementary School often compared to?
North Smyrna Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smyrna Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend North Smyrna Elementary School?
505 students attend North Smyrna Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of North Smyrna Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Smyrna Elementary School?
North Smyrna Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Smyrna Elementary School offer ?
North Smyrna Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is North Smyrna Elementary School part of?
North Smyrna Elementary School is part of Smyrna School District.
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Date
School Closed - Professional Learning
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Schools/Offices Closed: Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
School Closed - Professional Learning, Paras Off
December 06, 2024 (Friday)
School Closed - Professional Learning, Paras Off
January 03, 2025 (Friday)
School Closed - Professional Learning
January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
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