Old State Elementary School

580 Tony Marchio Drive
Townsend, DE 19734

www.oldstateelementary.org/

763 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Old State Elementary School, located in the historic town of Odessa, Delaware, is a public primary school serving students in the Appoquinimink School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in higher grades while encouraging a lifelong love of education.

Beyond the classroom, Old State Elementary is a central pillar of the local Odessa community, often involving families and neighbors in school activities and programs. The school places a high value on a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment activities and community-building initiatives that help students develop socially and emotionally. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the faculty and staff work closely with parents to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

763

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old State Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	71
Black	208
Asian	25
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
405 (53.1 %)
Black
208 (27.3 %)
Hispanic
71 (9.3 %)
Two or More
50 (6.6 %)
Asian
25 (3.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)378-6720
Website:	http://www.oldstateelementary.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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

Grade 1 145

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 138