Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jones (Albert H.) 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 35-39% (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 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jones (Albert H.) 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 Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#63 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
56%
31%
White
15%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keene (William B.) Elementary School, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
329 students attend Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offer ?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School part of?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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