GALLAHER (ROBERT S.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christina School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Robert S. Gallaher Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Christina School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, Gallaher aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a changing global landscape.
Beyond its core curriculum, Gallaher Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Newark area. The school integrates technology and modern educational practices to keep students actively engaged in their learning. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Gallaher strives to prepare its students not only for academic advancement in middle school but also to become responsible and thoughtful members of their community.
For more information, contact Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School at (302) 454-2464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, DE 19713-3300
(302) 454-2464
http://www.gallaheres.org
GALLAHER (ROBERT S.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, DE with about 547 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Christina School District
- Total Students:
- 547
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 547 students
- White
- 30.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.1%
- Black or African American
- 24.5%
- Two or more races
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.