Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805

redclay.schoolwires.net/baltz

549 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Austin D. Baltz Elementary School, located on Spruce Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a welcoming atmosphere, Baltz Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community. Through various instructional strategies and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its students, Baltz strives to cultivate a positive school culture where children feel valued and motivated. As part of the Red Clay district, the school benefits from organized curriculum standards and resources designed to uphold consistent educational quality for students in the Wilmington area.

549

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	296
Black	139
Asian	2
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
296 (53.9%)
Black
139 (25.3%)
White
92 (16.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.5%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)992-5560
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/baltz
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 81

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 86