Townsend Elementary School

126 Main Street
Townsend, DE 19734

www.townsendelem.org/

435 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Townsend Elementary School, located in the heart of Townsend, Delaware, is a dedicated educational institution serving students in the Appoquinimink School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Townsend Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the community. The school promotes a culture of collaboration, providing various resources and opportunities for parental involvement to ensure every student feels supported. With a dedicated staff and a focus on building a strong foundation for lifelong learning, the school remains a vital pillar of the Townsend area, dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child who walks through its doors.

435

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Townsend Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	59
Black	85
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
250 (57.5%)
Black
85 (19.5%)
Hispanic
59 (13.6%)
Two or More
33 (7.6%)
Asian
7 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)378-5020
Website:	http://www.townsendelem.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 89