Public schools in Townsend, DE
6 open public schools with an address in Townsend, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,667
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Townsend public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Townsend, DE: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,667 students, an average of 611 per school. The largest campus is Odessa High School (1,254 students), and the largest elementary school is Old State Elementary School (765).
Every listed school belongs to Appoquinimink School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Townsend
Elementary schools in Townsend
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old State Elementary School Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 765 | 13.9:1 | |
| Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Appoquinimink School District | KG–KG | 185 | 10.9:1 | |
| Townsend Early Childhood Center Appoquinimink School District | KG–KG | 176 | 16:1 | |
| Townsend Elementary School Appoquinimink School District | 01–05 | 435 | 13.6:1 |
Middle schools in Townsend
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantwells Bridge Middle School Appoquinimink School District | 06–08 | 852 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Townsend
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa High School Appoquinimink School District | 09–12 | 1,254 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black30%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Townsend schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,667 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Townsend
How many public schools are in Townsend, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Townsend: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,667 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Townsend?
All listed public schools with an address in Townsend belong to Appoquinimink School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Townsend?
Odessa High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Townsend, with 1,254 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Townsend?
No school with an address in Townsend is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Delaware.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Townsend schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Townsend public schools is 14.5:1, similar to the Delaware school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Townsend guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Delaware cities