GEORGETOWN KINDERGARTEN CENTER

Georgetown Kindergarten Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indian River School District school district, located in Georgetown, DE with about 319 students. 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 23 teachers, Georgetown Kindergarten Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Georgetown Kindergarten Center, located at 301A West Market Street in Georgetown, Delaware, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated exclusively to the youngest learners in the Indian River School District. By focusing solely on kindergarten-aged children, the school creates a targeted environment designed to ease the transition into formal education, emphasizing foundational academic skills and social-emotional development during this critical developmental year.

As part of the Indian River School District, the center operates under the district’s broader mission to provide high-quality public education to students in the Sussex County area. The school is integrated into the district’s infrastructure, allowing it to leverage shared resources, curriculum standards, and support services to ensure that all students receive a consistent and equitable early learning experience before moving on to primary elementary school.

For more information, contact Georgetown Kindergarten Center at (302) 856-1946 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.