Old State Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Townsend, Delaware 19734 · Appoquinimink School District
#46 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#15812 of 50,301 nationally
About Old State Elementary School
Old State Elementary School is a public elementary located in Townsend, in the Appoquinimink School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 765 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 46th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 765.
There are 6 schools in Townsend; Old State Elementary School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Old State Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Old State Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Townsend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
852 students · 191 m away
Odessa High School
Townsend · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students · 196 m away
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades K–K
185 students · 247 m away
Middletown High School
Middletown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,231 students · 3.9 km away
Brick Mill Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
524 students · 3.9 km away
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
280 students · 3.9 km away
Silver Lake Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
552 students · 5.2 km away
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students · 5.3 km away
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades K–K
176 students · 5.5 km away
Townsend Elementary School
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
435 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
North Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
754 students
Southern Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students
Long Neck Elementary School
Millsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students
East Millsboro Elementary School
Millsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
820 students
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
825 students
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
693 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Old State Elementary School a good school?
Old State Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #46 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Old State Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Old State Elementary School ranks #46 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #15812 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Old State Elementary School?
Old State Elementary School had 765 students in 2025.
Is Old State Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Old State Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Old State Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Old State Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.