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Old State Elementary School

580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 763 students in grades 1-5, Old State Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Old State Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
763 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Old State Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old State Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#51 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Old State Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old State Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old State Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Old State Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Old State Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
53%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Old State Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Old State Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old State Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old State Elementary School's ranking?
Old State Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Old State Elementary School often compared to?
Old State Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brick Mill Elementary School, Lorewood Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Old State Elementary School?
763 students attend Old State Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Old State Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old State Elementary School?
Old State Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old State Elementary School offer ?
Old State Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Old State Elementary School part of?
Old State Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
Schools closed / offices open
August 29, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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