Serving 396 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 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Blades Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blades Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)46%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)47%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
26%
31%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blades Elementary School often compared to?
Blades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaford Central Elementary School, Frederick Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
396 students attend Blades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Blades Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 12% 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 15:1, 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?
Blades Elementary School is part of Seaford School District.
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