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Lombardy Elementary School

Summary:

Lombardy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 464 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Brandywine School District, which is ranked 9th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lombardy Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state in ELA. However, the school's performance in Science lags behind, with only 17.44% of 5th-graders proficient or better, compared to 19.08% for the district and 21.66% for the state. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.5% in 2018-2019 to 18.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Hanby Elementary School consistently outperforms Lombardy in academic measures, while Harlan (David W.) Elementary School struggles significantly. Additionally, Lombardy's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is relatively weaker, and there are concerning disparities in the academic achievement of its diverse student population, with African American students performing much lower than their White peers.


Detail:

Public K-5

 412 Foulk Road
       Wilmington, DE  19803-3880

(302) 762-7190

District: Brandywine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,304 Help


Students who attend Lombardy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Springer Middle School
High:    Brandywine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
African American:
27.4%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lombardy Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 4th 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 58.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), African American (27.4%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lombardy Elementary School is 13.8. 5 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lombardy Elementary School is $15,304. 6 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lombardy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lombardy Elementary School 40th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Lombardy 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 Lombardy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 81.65 13th 91 85.7%
2012 82.93 12th 90 86.7%
2013 82.51 13th 91 85.7%
2015 69.27 33rd 108 69.4%
2016 74.39 21st 86 75.6%
2017 73.67 23rd 86 73.3%
2018 65.63 32nd 85 62.4%
2019 67.32 34th 105 67.6%
2021 44.75 48th 95 49.5%
2022 53.89 39th 104 62.5%
2023 56.76 37th 103 64.1%
2024 58.77 40th 106 62.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.05 64th 92 30.4%
2024 44.15 37th 66 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.50 43rd 99 56.6%
2021 32.63 46th 67 31.3%
2022 51.60 39th 90 56.7%
2023 50.14 42nd 89 52.8%
2024 56.46 38th 97 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.78 18th 99 81.8%
2021 53.96 24th 67 64.2%
2022 40.81 54th 90 40.0%
2023 46.71 46th 89 48.3%
2024 46.29 48th 97 50.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.83 44th 72 38.9%
2022 41.33 38th 60 36.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lombardy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.95 12th 82 85.4%
2021 32.90 42nd 65 35.4%
2022 39.77 50th 75 33.3%
2023 52.58 33rd 70 52.9%
2024 58.48 33rd 73 54.8%
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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.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Thursday, September 8, 2016

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Enrollment information for Lombardy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 77 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1989 294 104 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1990 280 132 15 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 432
1991 261 115 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1992 263 93 20 9 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1993 270 65 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 246 77 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 253 89 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 253 89 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 290 97 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 299 128 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 303 158 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2000 270 134 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2001 231 101 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 226 111 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 226 111 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 210 103 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2005 220 112 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 218 98 17 11 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 211 105 14 11 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 231 100 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 246 105 24 12 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2010 309 145 30 15 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 330 113 36 25 0 0 11 0 515
2012 358 103 33 25 1 0 12 0 532
2013 350 111 34 24 4 0 17 0 540
2014 348 123 31 27 4 0 25 0 558
2015 331 130 25 27 4 0 23 0 540
2016 314 126 25 28 2 0 24 0 519
2017 281 129 27 34 2 0 21 0 494
2018 290 135 23 32 2 0 23 0 505
2019 295 125 20 28 2 0 27 0 497
2020 280 134 21 31 2 0 23 0 491
2021 250 122 20 34 1 0 24 0 451
2022 244 129 16 23 1 0 21 0 434
2023 268 127 15 27 1 1 25 0 464

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 Lombardy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 19.7 20.1 14.6
1989 417 19.5 21.3 19.2
1990 432 19.5 22.1 23.6
1991 396 20.0 19.8 22.2
1992 385 18.0 21.3 17.7
1993 355 17.0 20.9 14.6
1994 338 16.0 21.1 16
1995 361 17.0 21.2 18
1996 361 17.0 21.2 18
1997 405 19.0 21.3 19
1998 442 22.0 20.1 21
1999 479 24.0 20.0 23.8
2000 411 26.0 15.8 29.2
2001 348 23.0 15.1 27.9
2002 369 23.0 16.0 28.2
2003 369 23.0 16.0 28.2
2004 349 22.0 15.9 25.2
2005 369 26.0 14.2 29.3
2006 345 22.0 15.7 27.2
2007 342 22.0 15.5 27.2
2008 357 25.0 14.3 26.1
2009 388 22.1 17.6 28.6
2010 500 30.7 16.2 30.8
2011 515 33.0 15.6 29.5
2012 532 34.0 15.6 29.5
2013 540 35.0 15.4 32
2014 558 34.0 16.4 26.9
2015 540 34.0 15.8 28.7
2016 519 35.0 14.8 29.5
2017 494 31.0 15.9 n/a
2018 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2019 497 35.0 14.2 n/a
2020 491 36.0 13.6 n/a
2021 451 35.8 12.5 n/a
2022 434 35.5 12.2 n/a
2023 464 33.5 13.8 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 Lombardy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 396 19.7 20.1 14.6
1989 417 19.5 21.3 19.2
1990 432 19.5 22.1 23.6
1991 396 20.0 19.8 22.2
1992 385 18.0 21.3 17.7
1993 355 17.0 20.9 14.6
1994 338 16.0 21.1 16
1995 361 17.0 21.2 18
1996 361 17.0 21.2 18
1997 405 19.0 21.3 19
1998 442 22.0 20.1 21
1999 479 24.0 20.0 23.8
2000 411 26.0 15.8 29.2
2001 348 23.0 15.1 27.9
2002 369 23.0 16.0 28.2
2003 369 23.0 16.0 28.2
2004 349 22.0 15.9 25.2
2005 369 26.0 14.2 29.3
2006 345 22.0 15.7 27.2
2007 342 22.0 15.5 27.2
2008 357 25.0 14.3 26.1
2009 388 22.1 17.6 28.6
2010 500 30.7 16.2 30.8
2011 515 33.0 15.6 29.5
2012 532 34.0 15.6 29.5
2013 540 35.0 15.4 32
2014 558 34.0 16.4 26.9
2015 540 34.0 15.8 28.7
2016 519 35.0 14.8 29.5
2017 494 31.0 15.9 n/a
2018 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2019 497 35.0 14.2 n/a
2020 491 36.0 13.6 n/a
2021 451 35.8 12.5 n/a
2022 434 35.5 12.2 n/a
2023 464 33.5 13.8 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 Lombardy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $324 (2.1%) $19,316 (126.2%) $15,304

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lombardy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 103 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lombardy Elementary School)59.236.1
 23%
   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 (Lombardy Elementary School)57.837.5
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)46.945.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lombardy Elementary School)58.442.7
 15.8%
   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 (Lombardy Elementary School)61.542.7
 18.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)52.340
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lombardy Elementary School)64.448.3
 16.1%
   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 (Lombardy Elementary School)54.543.8
 10.6%
   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 Students497464
 6.6%
African American125127
 1.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2015
 25%
Hispanic2827
 3.6%
Pacific Islander01
White295268
 9.2%
Two or More Races2725
 7.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lombardy Elementary School

Students at Lombardy Elementary School are 58% White, 27% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Lombardy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springer Middle School
High : Brandywine High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Lombardy Elementary School.

Lombardy Elementary School ranks 40th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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