At a glance
Reported students
765
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
524
Old State Elementary School: 765 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 722
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Old State Elementary School
Old State Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Townsend. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Appoquinimink School District. NCES reports 765 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.3%) and Black (25.6%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Old State Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.3%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black25.6%
- Asian5.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Appoquinimink School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
634 reported students
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
566 reported students
Silver Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
552 reported students
Brick Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
524 reported students
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
499 reported students
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
492 reported students
Public schools near Old State Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | KG–KG | 185 | 0.2 mi |
| Brick Mill Elementary School Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 524 | 2.4 mi |
| Brick Mill Early Childhood Center Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | PK–KG | 280 | 2.4 mi |
| Silver Lake Elementary School Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 552 | 3.2 mi |
| Townsend Early Childhood Center Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | KG–KG | 176 | 3.4 mi |
| Townsend Elementary School Elementary · Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 435 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Old State Elementary School
What grades does Old State Elementary School serve?
Old State Elementary School reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Appoquinimink School District.
How many students attend Old State Elementary School?
Old State Elementary School reported 765 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 722 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Old State Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 765 students and 55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Old State Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Old State Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Appoquinimink School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Old State Elementary School in?
Old State Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District, based in Odessa, DE, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Old State Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center (0.2 mi), Brick Mill Elementary School (2.4 mi), Brick Mill Early Childhood Center (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.