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Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Newark, DE · NCES 100020000312

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800 North Brownleaf Road · Newark, DE 19713

At a glance

Reported students

469

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

49

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Delaware elementary enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

362

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School: 469 reported students.

State peer staffing position

3rd percentile

9.6:1 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
708
Teachers (FTE)
48
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1

What the reported data says about Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Newark. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Christina School District. NCES reports 469 students for 2024–25.

Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below 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 Black (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.9%). English learners represent 17.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
17.5%
Students with disabilities
15.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White26.2%
  • Hispanic29.9%
  • Black31.6%
  • Asian6.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial5.5%

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

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 Christina School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Oberle (William) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

512 reported students

Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

413 reported students

Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

529 reported students

Keene (William B.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

408 reported students

The Bayard School

Elementary · Grades 01–08

571 reported students

West Park Place Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

350 reported students

View all 29 district schools →