Very Good
#75 of 219 schools in DE
Top 34% in state
Lombardy Elementary School
Elementary School · Brandywine School District · Wilmington, DE
A Brandywine School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
412 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
- Math 41% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lombardy Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lombardy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,941
Median home value
$436,200
Median rent
$1,736/mo
College educated
61.2%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Brandywine School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lombardy Elementary School is listed in Brandywine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lombardy Elementary School
Lombardy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Brandywine School District, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lombardy Elementary School
What grades does Lombardy Elementary School serve?
Lombardy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lombardy Elementary School?
Lombardy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lombardy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lombardy Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lombardy Elementary School rank in DE?
Lombardy Elementary School ranks #75 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Lombardy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lombardy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lombardy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lombardy Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lombardy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lombardy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lombardy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lombardy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (302) 762-7190
- Area population (ZIP 19803)
- 21,971
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19803; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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