At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 494
765
Total Enrollment
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Old State Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 1–5 in Townsend, Delaware. The school enrolls 765 students. It is part of the Appoquinimink School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Delaware state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)