Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 76% 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: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mote (Anna P.) 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
#161 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Hispanic
55%
20%
Black
17%
31%
White
24%
38%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School's ranking?
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School?
310 students attend Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School?
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School offer ?
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School part of?
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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