Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

800 North Brownleaf Road
Newark, DE 19713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gallaher (Robert S.) 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 Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#85 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gallaher (Robert S.) 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.
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gallaher (Robert S.) 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.
15-19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gallaher (Robert S.) 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
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
30%
20%
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Black
32%
31%
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White
27%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Gallaher (Robert S.) 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
46%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School's ranking?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School often compared to?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?
477 students attend Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School offer ?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School part of?
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
January 27, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed-Elementary Parent Conferences / Middle & High Schools Professional Development
February 10, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed-Middle & High Schools Parent Conferences / Elementary Professional Development
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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