Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartly 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 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- 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
Top Rankings
Hartly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartly Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hartly 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 Hartly Elementary School is 0.51, 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
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
9%
31%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 is Hartly Elementary School's ranking?
Hartly Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Hartly Elementary School often compared to?
Hartly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, South Dover 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 Hartly Elementary School?
246 students attend Hartly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hartly Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartly Elementary School?
Hartly Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartly Elementary School offer ?
Hartly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hartly Elementary School part of?
Hartly Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 8/24/2009
I love this school. This school has helped my kids alot and the teachers care about everyone of their students
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