DELAWARE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DELAWARE ACADEMY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT DELHI
2 SHELDON DR
DELHI, NY 13753
325 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Delaware Academy Elementary School, located at 2 Sheldon Drive in Delhi, New York, serves as the primary educational facility for children in the Delaware Academy Central School District. As a key component of the Delhi community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By providing a comprehensive curriculum tailored to elementary-aged students, the school prepares children for the transition to secondary education while encouraging engagement with both local and global perspectives.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Delhi, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through its official website, http://www.delhischools.org, the institution maintains clear communication with parents regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school events. Dedicated to the success of its students, Delaware Academy Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured academic setting.
325
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    296 (91.1%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
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: DELAWARE ACADEMY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT DELHI
Phone: (607)746-2105
Website: http://www.delhischools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 120
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 18
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 62
Gender Ratio