Claymont Elementary School

3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703

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937 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Claymont Elementary School, located at 3401 Green Street in Claymont, Delaware, is a vital part of the Brandywine School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. It focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to develop the social and emotional tools necessary for success in their future education.

As a member of the Brandywine School District, Claymont Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, dedicated faculty, and an emphasis on inclusive learning. The school prioritizes communication with families and strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where student growth and character development are at the forefront of the daily experience. Through various programs and initiatives, the school works to prepare its diverse student body to meet academic standards and contribute positively to their community.

937

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claymont Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	129
Black	331
Asian	117
Two or More	78
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Black
331 (35.3%)
White
274 (29.2%)
Hispanic
129 (13.8%)
Asian
117 (12.5%)
Two or More
78 (8.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brandywine School District
Phone:	(302)792-3880
Website:	http://de50000195.schoolwires.net/claymont
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	937
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 203