Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School

300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711

www.christinak12.org/MaclaryES

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

R. Elisabeth Maclary Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, serves as a cornerstone of the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with modern instructional practices, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become responsible, active members of their local community.

The school is known for its strong focus on community engagement, often acting as a hub for family involvement and neighborhood collaboration. Its programs are designed to address the diverse needs of its student population, offering resources that help children build critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. Through its commitment to a positive school climate and high educational standards, Maclary Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.

266

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	74
Black	72
Asian	6
Two or More	11

White
103 (38.7 %)
Hispanic
74 (27.8 %)
Black
72 (27.1 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
Asian
6 (2.3 %)

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)454-2142
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/MaclaryES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 36

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 39