Delmar Elementary

914 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Delmar Elementary School, located at 811 S. Second Street in Delmar, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. Situated on the border between Maryland and Delaware, the school operates as part of the Wicomico County Public School system. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for students in their formative elementary years.

The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and hands-on learning, Delmar Elementary integrates modern teaching strategies with a strong sense of community tradition. By partnering with parents and local stakeholders, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience in a safe and nurturing setting.

914

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delmar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	111
Black	180
Asian	21
Two or More	104
American Indian	2

White
496 (54.3%)
Black
180 (19.7%)
Hispanic
111 (12.1%)
Two or More
104 (11.4%)
Asian
21 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5178
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	914
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 153

Grade 1 173

Grade 2 156

Grade 3 194

Grade 4 178