BALTZ (AUSTIN D.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 497 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 38 teachers, Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School 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.

Austin D. Baltz Elementary School, located on Spruce Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its student body. By focusing on foundational skills and creating a welcoming atmosphere, Baltz Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the surrounding community. Through various instructional strategies and a dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its students, Baltz strives to cultivate a positive school culture where children feel valued and motivated. As part of the Red Clay district, the school benefits from organized curriculum standards and resources designed to uphold consistent educational quality for students in the Wilmington area.

For more information, contact Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School at (302) 992-5560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805-2195
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BALTZ (AUSTIN D.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, DE with about 497 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
497
Teachers:
38
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 497 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.3%
White
20.9%
Black or African American
18.1%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.