McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

908 Janice Drive
Newark, DE 19713

www.christinak12.org/McVeyES

330 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph M. McVey 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 and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and motivated students. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, McVey Elementary promotes a "family-like" atmosphere where communication between the school and home is highly valued. Through various extracurricular activities, school-wide initiatives, and a focus on personalized instruction, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their foundational years of education.

330

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	61
Black	128
Asian	17
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
128 (38.8 %)
White
111 (33.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (18.5 %)
Asian
17 (5.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2145
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/McVeyES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51