Excellent
#17 of 219 schools in DE
Top 7% in state
Townsend Elementary School
Elementary School · Appoquinimink School District · Townsend, DE
An Appoquinimink School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 369 126 Main Street, Townsend, DE 19734
- Math 52% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Townsend Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2022, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 86 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Townsend Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Townsend), 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
$131,745
Median home value
$426,300
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Mot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 1,396 | Compare → |
| Old State Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 1–5 | 3.4 mi | 788 | Compare → |
| Silver Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 1–5 | 3.7 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Appoquinimink School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #3 of 20
- District spending per student
- $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Townsend Elementary School is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Townsend Elementary School
Townsend Elementary School is a public elementary school in Townsend, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Townsend Elementary School
What grades does Townsend Elementary School serve?
Townsend Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Townsend Elementary School rank in DE?
Townsend Elementary School ranks #17 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Townsend Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Townsend Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Townsend Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Townsend Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Townsend Elementary School a charter school?
No, Townsend Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Townsend Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Townsend Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (302) 378-5020
- Area population (ZIP 19734)
- 14,151
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 19734; 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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