Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School

35 West Main Street
Newark, DE 19702

www.christinak12.org/AlbertJonesES

329 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Albert H. Jones Elementary School, located on West Main Street in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Christina School District. The school is named in honor of Albert H. Jones, a prominent Delaware lawyer and politician who was deeply committed to public service and the local community. The institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being for its diverse student body.

The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Newark community, Albert H. Jones Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and reach their full potential. Through its commitment to high standards and ongoing support, the school plays a vital role in the foundational education of children in the Newark area.

329

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	70
Black	184
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Black
184 (55.9%)
Hispanic
70 (21.3%)
White
49 (14.9%)
Two or More
15 (4.6%)
Asian
10 (3.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2131
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/AlbertJonesES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 52

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 47