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Elbert-Palmer Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 325 students

 

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Posted June 11, 2011

My child just completed a year of Pre K here. She LOVED school, did a lot of good art and music projects, and did more academics than I expected, by which I was pleasantly surprised.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2008

No real good segregation of advanced students. My child was performing tasks that were well beneath he/she, in my opinion.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2009.

35 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

33 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

44 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

42 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 45% in 2008.

17 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
47%

2007

 
 
76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

41 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
50%

2007

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
58%

2007

 
 
68%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.

24 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
46%

2007

 
 
67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

46 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
55%

2007

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

36 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

43 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
51%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female60%
Male33%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I49%
Special edn/a
Regular ed50%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Not migrant49%

Reading

All Students67%
Female80%
Malen/a
African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I67%
Special edn/a
Regular ed67%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant67%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students59%
Female43%
Male74%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status59%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I59%
Special edn/a
Regular ed62%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Not migrant59%

Reading

All Students60%
Female58%
Male61%
African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I60%
Regular ed60%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Not migrant60%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male41%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I44%
Special edn/a
Regular ed48%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Not migrant44%

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Male57%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I56%
Special edn/a
Regular ed58%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students48%
Female36%
Male62%
African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I48%
Special edn/a
Regular ed47%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant48%

Reading

All Students56%
Female55%
Malen/a
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status53%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I56%
Special edn/a
Regular ed59%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant56%

Writing

All Students37%
Female32%
Male44%
African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title I37%
Special edn/a
Regular ed41%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Not migrant37%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 87% 32%
Hispanic 11% 12%
White 2% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A48%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1210 Lobdell St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 429-4188

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