At a glance
Reported students
244
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School: 244 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
10.6:1 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
- 301
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) 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 244 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (34.4%) and White (32.8%). English learners represent 19.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.9%. 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 Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 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
- 19.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White32.8%
- Hispanic34.4%
- Black25%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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.
Brookside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
260 reported students
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
271 reported students
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
316 reported students
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
319 reported students
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
324 reported students
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
329 reported students
Public schools near Maclary (R. Elisabeth) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Elementary · Christina School District | KG–05 | 271 | 1.8 mi |
| Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Elementary · Christina School District | KG–05 | 413 | 2.3 mi |
| Brookside Elementary School Elementary · Christina School District | KG–05 | 260 | 2.4 mi |
| West Park Place Elementary School Elementary · Christina School District | KG–05 | 350 | 2.4 mi |
| Downes (John R.) Elementary School Elementary · Christina School District | KG–05 | 346 | 2.5 mi |
| Forest Oak Elementary School Elementary · Red Clay Consolidated School District | KG–05 | 429 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
What grades does Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School serve?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Christina School District.
How many students attend Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School reported 244 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 301 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 244 students and 23 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 Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Christina School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School in?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is part of Christina School District, based in Newark, DE, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School (1.8 mi), Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School (2.3 mi), Brookside Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.