Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
185 Students
Elementary School K - K
School Overview
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center, located in Townsend, Delaware, is a dedicated educational facility focused exclusively on the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners. Serving students in preschool and kindergarten, the school is designed to provide a nurturing, age-appropriate environment that emphasizes foundational learning, social-emotional growth, and curiosity. By concentrating specifically on early childhood education, the center creates a specialized atmosphere where children can build the essential skills required for future academic success in a safe and supportive setting.
The school’s approach integrates structured curriculum with play-based learning to foster a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Appoquinimink School District, Spring Meadow prioritizes community and family involvement, working closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition into the public school system. With its focus on early literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal development, the center serves as a vital starting point for children in the Townsend area, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning from their very first days in the classroom.
The school’s approach integrates structured curriculum with play-based learning to foster a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the Appoquinimink School District, Spring Meadow prioritizes community and family involvement, working closely with parents to ensure a smooth transition into the public school system. With its focus on early literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal development, the center serves as a vital starting point for children in the Townsend area, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning from their very first days in the classroom.
185
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 54 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White84 (45.4%)
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Black54 (29.2%)
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Hispanic16 (8.6%)
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Two or More16 (8.6%)
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Asian14 (7.6%)
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American Indian1 (0.5%)
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)378-6760 |
| Website: | http://springmeadowecc.org |
| Grade Range: | K - K |
| Total Students: | 185 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
185
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 185 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 79 | 42.7% |
| Male | 106 | 57.3% |
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