Old State Elementary School vs Townsend Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old State Elementary School
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
765 students
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Townsend · Public elementary · Grades K–K
176 students
| Measure | Old State Elementary School Townsend, Delaware | Townsend Early Childhood Center Townsend, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 121 | #80 of 121 |
| National rank | #15812 of 50,301 | #30669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 765 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Townsend | Townsend |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old State Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 42.0).
- •Old State Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Old State Elementary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 176.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Old State Elementary School better than Townsend Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Old State Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Old State Elementary School and Townsend Early Childhood Center?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Townsend and Townsend in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old State Elementary School: 765. Townsend Early Childhood Center: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old State Elementary School and Townsend Early Childhood Center rank in Delaware?
Old State Elementary School is 46th of 121 and Townsend Early Childhood Center is 80th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).