Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maclary (R. Elisabeth) 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) 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 Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#60 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
28%
19%
Black
27%
31%
White
39%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
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 Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School's ranking?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
266 students attend Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School offer ?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School part of?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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