Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smith (Jennie E.) 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 Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#120 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
30%
31%
White
31%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School's ranking?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School often compared to?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
413 students attend Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School offer ?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School part of?
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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