Townsend Early Childhood Center

10 Brook Ramble Lane
Townsend, DE 19734

www.townsendecc.org/

197 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Townsend Early Childhood Center (TECC), located in Townsend, Delaware, is a dedicated educational facility focused on the foundational development of young learners. As an early childhood center, the school prioritizes a nurturing environment designed to support the social, emotional, and academic growth of preschool-aged children. By emphasizing age-appropriate curricula, the center aims to prepare students for a successful transition into elementary school, fostering curiosity and a love for learning in a structured, supportive setting.

The center prides itself on being a community-centered institution that values the partnership between educators and families. With a focus on early literacy, foundational math concepts, and social development, the staff at TECC works to provide a balanced program that caters to the diverse needs of its young student body. Through its commitment to a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the Townsend community, helping to build a strong educational baseline for its youngest residents.

197

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Townsend Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	26
Black	46
Asian	12
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
99 (50.3 %)
Black
46 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
26 (13.2 %)
Two or More
13 (6.6 %)
Asian
12 (6.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)378-9960
Website:	http://www.townsendecc.org/
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 197