Serving 514 students in grades 1-5, David E. Robinson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
David E. Robinson Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
David E. Robinson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David E. Robinson Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
33%
31%
White
43%
38%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David E. Robinson Elementary School's ranking?
David E. Robinson Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend David E. Robinson Elementary School?
514 students attend David E. Robinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of David E. Robinson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David E. Robinson Elementary School?
David E. Robinson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does David E. Robinson Elementary School offer ?
David E. Robinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is David E. Robinson Elementary School part of?
David E. Robinson Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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