Claymont Elementary School vs. Lancashire Elementary School
Should you attend Claymont Elementary School or Lancashire Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Claymont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Lancashire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claymont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lancashire 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 43% (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 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
850 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#54 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
121
74
Grade 1 Students
136
84
Grade 2 Students
109
98
Grade 3 Students
126
87
Grade 4 Students
179
75
Grade 5 Students
179
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
9%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
34%
27%
% White
35%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
