Austin D. Baltz Elementary School

Austin D. Baltz Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1500 Spruce Ave,  Wilmington, DE
Red Clay Consolidated School District
3.6
528 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy O'neill
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
28%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.7%
State Average
32.6%
Science
12.8%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
533:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
52.5%
Black
21.6%
White
20.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 6 Reviews
principal
5/5/2018
Baltz is dedicated to supporting all students and their needs. There is a strong system aimed to promoting positive behavior of all students. Services and support for students with special needs, social/emotional support and behavior concerns are continuously growing and academic progress/success, i...
2.0 parent
3/11/2016
This is my son's first year at this school and although the administrative staff and teachers are very nice and caring, my son has been bullied and really dislikes going to school there. He often gives me a hard time in the mornings stating he does not want to go and deal with the bullies. My son ha...
3.0 teacher
8/18/2014
The school has made many adjustments over the years. The staff is very hardworking and welcoming. Baltz now includes before and after care and a wonderful preschool program. The teachers and administration truly care about their school.
5.0 parent
8/14/2014
The teachers. Are so caring and hardworking. The new administration has been wonderful. The best of baltz.

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Austin D. Baltz Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Wilmington, DE, in the Elsmere neighborhood, and is served by the Red Clay Consolidated School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Austin D. Baltz Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $396,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Conrad Schools of Science, Alexis I. du Pont High School, The Charter School of Wilmington, and more. Learn more about what Wilmington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Austin D. Baltz Elementary School.

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