Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
56%
31%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School often compared to?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keene (William B.) Elementary School, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
327 students attend Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offer ?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School part of?
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
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Date
PK-12 Schools Closed-Elementary Parent Conferences / Middle & High Schools Professional Development
February 10, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed-Middle & High Schools Parent Conferences / Elementary Professional Development
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
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