Maple Lane Elementary School

Summary:

Maple Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Claymont, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Brandywine School District. With a fluctuating student population, the school has faced significant challenges in academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and equity concerns.

Academically, Maple Lane Elementary ranks in the bottom half of Delaware elementary schools, with proficiency rates on standardized tests well below the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.67% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.85% in the Brandywine School District and 39.45% statewide. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also risen sharply, from 9.3% in 2018-2019 to 21.6% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Maple Lane's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups. While African American students perform relatively better, ranking in the top half of Delaware elementary schools for this subgroup, White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 25% of the state. These disparities suggest that Maple Lane Elementary may be facing equity challenges in providing a high-quality education to all students. Nearby schools in the Brandywine School District, such as Lombardy Elementary, Hanby Elementary, and Lancashire Elementary, consistently outperform Maple Lane on standardized tests and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 Maple Lane
       Claymont, DE  19703-2479


(302) 792-3906

District: Brandywine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,214 Help


Students who attend Maple Lane Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
High:    Mount Pleasant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.3%
White:
33.1%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Compare Details Maple Lane Elementary School ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Brandywine School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Maple Lane Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.3%), White (33.1%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maple Lane Elementary School is 12.6, which is the 3rd best among 9 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District. (See more...)
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Compare Maple Lane Elementary School employs 28.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maple Lane Elementary School is $15,214, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maple Lane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maple Lane Elementary School 87th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Maple Lane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brandywine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine School District 9th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maple Lane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 45.97 56th 91 38.5%
2012 43.45 57th 90 36.7%
2013 34.69 69th 91 24.2%
2015 33.16 79th 108 26.9%
2016 39.33 55th 86 36.0%
2017 50.09 45th 86 47.7%
2018 42.85 52nd 85 38.8%
2019 19.23 85th 105 19.0%
2022 9.68 96th 104 7.7%
2023 10.82 99th 103 3.9%
2024 18.67 87th 106 17.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.69 66th 92 28.3%
2024 22.12 55th 66 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.47 91st 99 8.1%
2024 18.00 82nd 97 15.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.64 79th 99 20.2%
2024 14.34 87th 97 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.93 49th 72 31.9%
2024 33.40 45th 62 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Maple Lane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.31 76th 82 7.3%
2022 4.05 75th 75 0.0%
2024 8.39 72nd 73 1.4%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Maple Lane Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maple Lane Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 157 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1989 310 170 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1990 282 197 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 225 107 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1992 241 103 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 253 108 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 238 114 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1995 244 158 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1996 244 158 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 416
1997 222 156 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 197 127 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 175 101 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2000 173 105 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 183 128 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2002 175 124 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 175 124 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 162 124 5 14 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 156 117 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 131 111 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 163 113 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 206 149 13 25 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2009 224 166 19 33 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2010 204 160 15 47 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2011 195 151 16 53 0 0 0 0 415
2012 213 154 14 62 0 0 0 0 443
2013 196 155 14 74 2 0 5 0 446
2014 193 137 17 84 2 0 13 0 446
2015 188 145 14 82 3 0 16 0 448
2016 166 145 16 82 2 0 16 0 427
2017 162 152 16 80 2 0 24 0 436
2018 150 168 11 83 1 0 28 0 441
2019 146 158 14 83 1 0 26 0 428
2020 153 148 11 85 2 0 23 0 422
2021 140 138 17 91 2 1 21 0 410
2022 143 127 13 83 3 0 29 0 398
2023 120 139 7 67 2 0 28 0 363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maple Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 29.0 16.7 35.6
1989 492 29.0 16.9 33.9
1990 483 29.0 16.6 39.8
1991 333 18.5 18.0 29.1
1992 346 17.5 19.7 36.1
1993 363 18.5 19.6 41.9
1994 358 16.5 21.7 36
1995 416 18.5 22.5 41.8
1996 416 18.5 22.5 41.8
1997 386 19.5 19.8 44.3
1998 339 18.2 18.6 38.1
1999 294 17.0 17.3 35.4
2000 292 15.0 19.5 38.7
2001 326 18.0 18.1 44.8
2002 318 16.0 19.9 48.4
2003 318 16.0 19.9 48.4
2004 305 17.0 17.9 41
2005 295 18.0 16.4 45.4
2006 264 15.5 17.0 50.4
2007 307 17.0 18.1 49.2
2008 394 23.0 17.1 38.3
2009 444 28.2 15.7 47.7
2010 426 27.8 15.3 58.5
2011 415 29.0 14.3 60.2
2012 443 30.0 14.7 60.5
2013 446 30.0 14.8 61.2
2014 446 28.0 15.9 46.9
2015 448 28.0 16.0 42.6
2016 427 25.0 17.0 40.3
2017 436 26.0 16.7 n/a
2018 441 29.0 15.2 n/a
2019 428 28.0 15.2 n/a
2020 422 27.0 15.6 n/a
2021 410 27.6 14.8 n/a
2022 398 27.6 14.4 n/a
2023 363 28.7 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maple Lane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 486 29.0 16.7 35.6
1989 492 29.0 16.9 33.9
1990 483 29.0 16.6 39.8
1991 333 18.5 18.0 29.1
1992 346 17.5 19.7 36.1
1993 363 18.5 19.6 41.9
1994 358 16.5 21.7 36
1995 416 18.5 22.5 41.8
1996 416 18.5 22.5 41.8
1997 386 19.5 19.8 44.3
1998 339 18.2 18.6 38.1
1999 294 17.0 17.3 35.4
2000 292 15.0 19.5 38.7
2001 326 18.0 18.1 44.8
2002 318 16.0 19.9 48.4
2003 318 16.0 19.9 48.4
2004 305 17.0 17.9 41
2005 295 18.0 16.4 45.4
2006 264 15.5 17.0 50.4
2007 307 17.0 18.1 49.2
2008 394 23.0 17.1 38.3
2009 444 28.2 15.7 47.7
2010 426 27.8 15.3 58.5
2011 415 29.0 14.3 60.2
2012 443 30.0 14.7 60.5
2013 446 30.0 14.8 61.2
2014 446 28.0 15.9 46.9
2015 448 28.0 16.0 42.6
2016 427 25.0 17.0 40.3
2017 436 26.0 16.7 n/a
2018 441 29.0 15.2 n/a
2019 428 28.0 15.2 n/a
2020 422 27.0 15.6 n/a
2021 410 27.6 14.8 n/a
2022 398 27.6 14.4 n/a
2023 363 28.7 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maple Lane Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,088 (7.2%) $17,595 (115.7%) $15,214

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maple Lane Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 103 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maple Lane Elementary School)32.320.4
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)45.738.6
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Maple Lane Elementary School)39.420
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)46.945.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Lane Elementary School)33.813.1
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)53.938
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Maple Lane Elementary School)32.56.4
 26.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)52.335.2
 17.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.835.3
 15.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maple Lane Elementary School)43.126.8
 16.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)57.946.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Maple Lane Elementary School)29.212.7
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)47.138.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428363
 15.2%
African American158139
 12%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian147
 50%
Hispanic8367
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White146120
 17.8%
Two or More Races2628
 7.7%


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Students at Maple Lane Elementary School are 38% African American, 33% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Maple Lane Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School
High : Mount Pleasant High School

Maple Lane Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Delaware elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Maple Lane Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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