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Towne Point Elementary School

Elementary School · Capital School District

629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE 19901

Enrollment

329

Student-Teacher

18.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#151 of 219

In Dover

#10 of 19

public schools

In district

#6 of 12

Capital School District

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Towne Point Elementary School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Dover · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.7/10

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6.3/10

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About Towne Point Elementary School

Towne Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, DE, part of Capital School District. Towne Point Elementary School serves approximately 329 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Towne Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Towne Point Elementary School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • DE avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

39% of students at Towne Point Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.6% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,301
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Towne Point Elementary School — Students at Towne Point Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 30.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 39.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.8% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 70 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
34.2%
ELA
56.2%
2016
Math
29.6%
ELA
48.6%
2017
Math
29.6%
ELA
37.9%
2018
Math
36.6%
ELA
37.4%
2019
Math
30.6%
ELA
31.8%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
11.7%
ELA
16.6%
2022
Math
10.5%
ELA
17.6%
2023
Math
16.4%
ELA
27.3%
2024
Math
26.4%
ELA
36.3%
2025
Math
27.6%
ELA
25.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.

How Towne Point Elementary School Compares

See how Towne Point Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
32th percentile in DE
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
6.2/10
Average
Environment
3.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
39.2%

Location

629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE 19901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Towne Point Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Fairview Elementary School (rated 6.7/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Campus Community School (rated 6.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Dover, see our Dover schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Fairview Elementary School Dover 1.1 mi 6.7
Campus Community School Dover 1.2 mi 6.3
Kent County Secondary ILC Dover 1.3 mi 7.1
Kent County Community School Dover 1.5 mi 5.8
William Henry Middle School Dover 1.5 mi 4.8
Booker T. Washington Elementary School Dover 1.6 mi 5.1
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Dover 1.9 mi 6.0
East Dover Elementary School Dover 1.8 mi 5.9
Academy Of Dover Charter School Dover 1.7 mi 5.9
South Dover Elementary School Dover 2.1 mi 4.5
North Dover Elementary School Dover 1.7 mi 4.6
Early College School at Del State Dover 1.9 mi 5.1
DOVER FIRST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dover 2.4 mi 7.5
Capital Early Childhood Center Dover 2.4 mi 3.5
CAPITOL BAPTIST SCHOOL Dover 3.0 mi
W. Reily Brown Elementary School Dover 3.3 mi 5.3
Dover High School Dover 3.2 mi 5.6
CALVARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dover 4.1 mi 7.1
Caesar Rodney High School Camden 4.2 mi 6.3
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center Camden 4.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,891

Median Home Value

$258,400

Median Rent

$1,353/mo

Population

39,149

College Educated

26.6%

Homeownership

54.1%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

32.4

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Pleasantville Elementary School New Castle, DE 5.5
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Wilmington, DE 5.4
ST JOHN THE BELOVED SCHOOL Wilmington, DE 5.8
Sussex Montessori School Seaford, DE 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Towne Point Elementary School

What grades does Towne Point Elementary School serve?

Towne Point Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Towne Point Elementary School?

Towne Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Point Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Towne Point Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Towne Point Elementary School rank in DE?

Towne Point Elementary School ranks #151 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Towne Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Towne Point Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Towne Point Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Towne Point Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Towne Point Elementary School a charter school?

No, Towne Point Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Towne Point Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Towne Point Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
28 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
329
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%

District

Capital School District
District Enrollment
6,547
Schools in District
14
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,301
District Rank
#6 of 12

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