Serving 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 199 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
34%
20%
Black
25%
31%
White
33%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School's ranking?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
244 students attend Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School offer ?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School part of?
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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