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Delaware Elementary School

Summary:

Delaware Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Evansville, Indiana, serving 338 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which is ranked 242 out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Delaware Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (23.08%) and two or more races (19.53%) students. However, the school struggles with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.7% to 29.8% over the past three years, well above the district and state averages. Academically, Delaware Elementary consistently performs below the district and state averages in ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with only 15.71% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to 37.25% for the district. This low performance is likely linked to the school's high percentage (around 90%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Delaware Elementary to nearby schools like Vogel Elementary School and Stringtown Elementary School, it becomes clear that Delaware is one of the lower-performing schools in the area, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Indiana elementary schools over the past decade with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its student population and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 N Garvin St
       Evansville, IN  47711

(812) 435-8227

District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
880th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,926 Help


Students who attend Delaware Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Junior High School
High:    New Technical Institute
    North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
African American:
23.8%
Two or more races:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Delaware Elementary School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 15th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Delaware Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), African American (23.8%), two or more races (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delaware Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 5th best among 22 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delaware Elementary School is $12,926, which is the 4th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Delaware Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp 239th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delaware Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 8.06 913th 959 4.8%
2006 7.87 921st 961 4.2%
2007 8.43 936th 985 5.0%
2008 4.07 972nd 996 2.4%
2009 6.16 967th 1003 3.6%
2010 1.57 1004th 1009 0.5%
2011 16.07 928th 1025 9.5%
2012 13.78 928th 1015 8.6%
2013 21.06 908th 1035 12.3%
2014 25.76 881st 1036 15.0%
2015 19.42 910th 1040 12.5%
2016 33.46 795th 1046 24.0%
2017 15.80 904th 1033 12.5%
2018 16.03 890th 1027 13.3%
2019 13.41 909th 1031 11.8%
2021 17.41 832nd 1016 18.1%
2022 15.37 862nd 1020 15.5%
2023 18.33 834th 1016 17.9%
2024 14.24 880th 1010 12.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote Smaller classes and teachers that go above and beyond to help students out. My son loved it there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Delaware Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 546 38 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1989 545 23 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 502 30 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 498 38 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 533 37 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 529 34 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 527 39 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1995 484 55 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 484 55 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 477 55 1 6 4 n/a n/a 2 545
1998 486 50 0 6 4 n/a n/a 1 547
1999 463 41 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 456 41 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 419 30 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 358 40 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 358 40 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 385 35 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 393 41 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 400 42 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 403 46 0 6 2 n/a n/a 41 498
2008 382 60 0 3 3 n/a n/a 42 490
2009 382 67 0 8 4 n/a n/a 54 515
2010 345 52 0 6 0 n/a n/a 68 471
2011 318 56 0 17 0 1 52 0 444
2012 334 61 0 18 1 2 63 0 479
2013 313 55 0 21 0 4 70 0 463
2014 297 75 1 24 0 5 72 0 474
2015 326 88 1 26 1 6 85 0 533
2016 313 83 0 27 1 4 74 0 502
2017 295 104 0 33 3 5 66 0 506
2018 268 95 1 35 2 15 51 0 467
2019 270 93 0 25 1 9 54 0 452
2020 227 101 0 31 1 9 59 0 428
2021 174 66 0 26 1 11 51 0 329
2022 193 66 0 21 0 2 64 0 346
2023 167 78 0 23 0 4 66 0 338
2024 160 83 0 34 0 10 62 0 349

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Delaware Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 36.0 16.3 50.9
1989 573 35.8 16.0 55.7
1990 539 35.0 15.4 51.9
1991 542 33.5 16.1 46.3
1992 578 32.7 17.6 59.3
1993 571 32.8 17.4 63
1994 574 33.5 17.1 67.4
1995 544 32.3 16.8 70.6
1996 544 32.3 16.8 70.6
1997 545 34.3 15.9 65.7
1998 547 33.3 16.4 64.3
1999 517 34.3 15.1 79.5
2000 503 32.3 15.6 84.3
2001 454 31.9 14.2 82.2
2002 411 30.6 13.4 91.5
2003 411 30.6 13.4 91.5
2004 432 31.1 13.9 88
2005 440 30.0 14.7 80
2006 446 32.1 13.9 89
2007 498 n/a n/a 98.9
2008 490 38.9 12.6 96.9
2009 515 37.9 13.6 103.9
2010 471 38.3 12.3 110.7
2011 444 28.7 15.4 94.8
2012 479 33.0 14.5 92.9
2013 463 31.0 14.9 94.8
2014 474 34.0 13.9 96.4
2015 533 37.0 14.4 97.9
2016 502 38.0 13.2 97.2
2017 506 37.4 13.5 93.5
2018 467 35.9 12.9 94.9
2019 452 31.2 14.4 94.5
2020 428 30.6 13.9 93.2
2021 329 34.3 9.5 85.4
2022 346 30.6 11.2 77.5
2023 338 31.5 10.7 89.9
2024 349 32.0 10.9 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Delaware Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 589 36.0 16.3 50.9
1989 573 35.8 16.0 55.7
1990 539 35.0 15.4 51.9
1991 542 33.5 16.1 46.3
1992 578 32.7 17.6 59.3
1993 571 32.8 17.4 63
1994 574 33.5 17.1 67.4
1995 544 32.3 16.8 70.6
1996 544 32.3 16.8 70.6
1997 545 34.3 15.9 65.7
1998 547 33.3 16.4 64.3
1999 517 34.3 15.1 79.5
2000 503 32.3 15.6 84.3
2001 454 31.9 14.2 82.2
2002 411 30.6 13.4 91.5
2003 411 30.6 13.4 91.5
2004 432 31.1 13.9 88
2005 440 30.0 14.7 80
2006 446 32.1 13.9 89
2007 498 n/a n/a 98.9
2008 490 38.9 12.6 96.9
2009 515 37.9 13.6 103.9
2010 471 38.3 12.3 110.7
2011 444 28.7 15.4 94.8
2012 479 33.0 14.5 92.9
2013 463 31.0 14.9 94.8
2014 474 34.0 13.9 96.4
2015 533 37.0 14.4 97.9
2016 502 38.0 13.2 97.2
2017 506 37.4 13.5 93.5
2018 467 35.9 12.9 94.9
2019 452 31.2 14.4 94.5
2020 428 30.6 13.9 93.2
2021 329 34.3 9.5 85.4
2022 346 30.6 11.2 77.5
2023 338 31.5 10.7 89.9
2024 349 32.0 10.9 88.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Delaware Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,580 (15.1%) $8,885 (84.9%) $10,466
2020 $1,644 (16.6%) $8,247 (83.4%) $9,891
2021 $2,298 (18.8%) $9,929 (81.2%) $12,228
2022 $2,897 (22.4%) $10,030 (77.6%) $12,926

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 909th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 834th of 1016 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Elementary School)28.828.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)44.133.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Delaware Elementary School)45.831
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)54.945.2
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Elementary School)24.621.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4335.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Delaware Elementary School)25.921.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)50.944.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Delaware Elementary School)15.511.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)39.128.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Elementary School)178.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.936.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Delaware Elementary School)20.819.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)43.435.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Delaware Elementary School)18.90
 18.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)4031.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Elementary School)24.222.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)45.844.5
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Delaware Elementary School)25.826.3
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)40.538.4
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Delaware Elementary School)16.719.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade Science (Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp)42.237
 5.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students452338
 25.2%
African American9378
 16.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2523
 8%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White270167
 38.1%
Two or More Races5466
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%89.9%
 4.5%

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Students who attend Delaware Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Junior High School
High : New Technical Institute
High : North High School

Delaware Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Delaware Elementary School are 46% White, 24% African American, 18% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Delaware Elementary School.


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