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#2425 of 4,742 schools in NY
Delaware Academy Elementary School
Elementary School · Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi · Delhi, NY
A Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2 SHELDON DR, Delhi, NY 13753
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delaware Academy Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Delaware Academy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low144/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,991
Median home value
$213,400
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13753; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delaware Academy Elementary School is listed in DELAWARE ACADEMY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT DELHI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delaware Academy Elementary School
Delaware Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Delhi, NY, part of Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,425 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delaware Academy Elementary School
What grades does Delaware Academy Elementary School serve?
Delaware Academy Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Delaware Academy Elementary School?
Delaware Academy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Academy Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delaware Academy Elementary School rank in NY?
Delaware Academy Elementary School ranks #2,425 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Delaware Academy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delaware Academy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Delaware Academy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delaware Academy Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Delaware Academy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Delaware Academy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delaware Academy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Delaware Academy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Delaware Academy Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Delaware Academy Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Delaware County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (607) 746-2105
- Area population (ZIP 13753)
- 5,629
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 13753; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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