- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Townsend, DE
Townsend Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Townsend Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100008000028
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Townsend Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Townsend · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 435
- students enrolled
Townsend Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Townsend, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Townsend Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 100008000028 · Townsend, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Townsend Elementary School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Townsend Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- This school 435
Townsend Elementary School
435 students
What this shows Townsend Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Townsend Elementary School compares
Townsend Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Delaware - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Townsend Elementary School is about as mixed as the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Townsend Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Townsend Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Townsend
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Townsend Elementary School
How many students attend Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Townsend, DE. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Townsend Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Townsend Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Townsend, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Townsend Elementary School?
Townsend Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Townsend Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Townsend?
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Townsend, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Townsend on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Townsend Elementary School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.