Delmar Elementary

Q: Is Delmar Elementary a good school?

Delmar Elementary ranks 362 nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Delmar Elementary is a public elementary school serving 858 students in grades PK-4 in Delmar, Maryland, which is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district. This school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, and has maintained a high ranking among Maryland elementary schools, placing in the top 50% over the past decade.

Delmar Elementary's academic performance is significantly stronger than many of the nearby schools in the Wicomico County district, such as Pinehurst Elementary, Glen Avenue School, and East Salisbury Elementary, all of which have much lower proficiency rates in both Mathematics and ELA. Additionally, Delmar Elementary has seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to some of the nearby schools.

Delmar Elementary's consistent high ranking, academic performance, and resource allocation, including higher spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggest that it is providing a quality education to its students. This school's strong performance and stable student population make it an attractive option for families in the Delmar, Maryland area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

811 S Second Street
Delmar, MD 21875

(410) 677-5178

District: Wicomico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
362^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,046

Students who attend Delmar Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Wicomico Middle
High:	Wicomico High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 858

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

16.3%

Two or more races:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Delmar Elementary ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.87. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Delmar Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), African American (16.3%), two or more races (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delmar Elementary is 16.5, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Delmar Elementary employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delmar Elementary is $15,046, which is the lowest among 16 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Delmar Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wicomico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wicomico County Public Schools 19^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Delmar Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	61.78	366^th	803	54.4%
2005	63.27	330^th	805	59.0%
2006	52.33	426^th	804	47.0%
2007	53.18	438^th	818	46.5%
2008	54.94	431^st	838	48.6%
2009	66.61	310^th	850	63.5%
2010	57.41	423^rd	855	50.5%
2011	68.70	261^st	853	69.4%
2012	59.99	399^th	857	53.4%
2013	63.32	330^th	847	61.0%
2014	66.94	319^th	867	63.2%
2015	47.46	409^th	859	52.4%
2016	65.31	283^rd	845	66.5%
2017	56.43	336^th	847	60.3%
2018	65.69	284^th	857	66.9%
2019	62.04	295^th	853	65.4%
2022	49.61	404^th	862	53.1%
2023	57.73	316^th	855	63.0%
2024	51.87	362^nd	859	57.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Delmar Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	670	178	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	853
1990	668	179	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	852
1991	691	202	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	897
1992	689	198	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	891
1993	731	200	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	937
1994	703	202	2	4	2	n/a	n/a	913
1995	699	202	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	912
1996	699	202	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	912
1997	729	238	6	11	1	n/a	n/a	985
1998	770	253	10	10	1	n/a	n/a	1044
1999	784	231	9	13	3	n/a	n/a	1040
2000	776	225	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	1021
2001	713	186	7	17	2	n/a	n/a	925
2002	735	227	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	984
2003	735	227	11	10	1	n/a	n/a	984
2004	763	195	11	16	2	n/a	n/a	987
2005	749	174	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	952
2006	699	172	14	25	0	n/a	n/a	910
2007	709	182	15	39	3	n/a	n/a	948
2008	713	175	26	31	0	n/a	n/a	945
2009	729	182	25	39	0	n/a	n/a	975
2010	727	182	25	38	2	n/a	n/a	974
2011	592	118	20	47	5	0	49	831
2012	587	114	18	46	4	0	58	827
2013	566	132	13	50	5	0	60	826
2014	550	131	17	39	2	0	70	809
2015	565	122	17	45	3	0	73	825
2016	565	117	18	57	3	0	93	853
2017	576	128	19	63	3	0	92	881
2018	536	133	24	67	2	0	95	857
2019	560	127	20	70	2	0	96	875
2020	587	146	24	75	1	1	98	932
2021	505	158	33	68	1	0	78	843
2022	513	170	37	78	5	1	90	894
2023	494	140	36	90	1	0	97	858

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 Delmar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	853	41.9	20.3	n/a
1990	852	42.9	19.8	21.5
1991	897	44.4	20.2	22
1992	891	45.9	19.4	24.5
1993	937	50.5	18.6	23.3
1994	913	52.0	17.6	31.2
1995	912	52.0	17.5	29.4
1996	912	52.0	17.5	29.4
1997	985	51.6	19.1	33.3
1998	1044	54.6	19.1	30.7
1999	1040	54.6	19.0	35.7
2000	1021	58.5	17.5	45.2
2001	925	56.4	16.4	44.2
2002	984	57.0	17.3	45.6
2003	984	57.0	17.3	45.6
2004	987	59.3	16.6	46.8
2005	952	58.0	16.4	45.8
2006	910	57.0	16.0	46.9
2007	948	60.2	15.7	45.8
2008	945	60.7	15.6	50.1
2009	975	60.2	16.2	54.1
2010	974	63.4	15.3	50.1
2011	831	53.4	15.5	53.9
2012	827	51.0	16.2	61.5
2013	826	51.0	16.1	63.3
2014	809	51.0	15.8	62.1
2015	825	50.0	16.5	60.8
2016	853	50.0	17.0	58.9
2017	881	51.0	17.2	56.1
2018	857	51.0	16.8	56
2019	875	52.0	16.8	51.1
2020	932	52.0	17.9	51.9
2021	843	52.0	16.2	51
2022	894	51.0	17.5	43.8
2023	858	52.0	16.5	36.8

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 Delmar Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	853	41.9	20.3	n/a
1990	852	42.9	19.8	21.5
1991	897	44.4	20.2	22
1992	891	45.9	19.4	24.5
1993	937	50.5	18.6	23.3
1994	913	52.0	17.6	31.2
1995	912	52.0	17.5	29.4
1996	912	52.0	17.5	29.4
1997	985	51.6	19.1	33.3
1998	1044	54.6	19.1	30.7
1999	1040	54.6	19.0	35.7
2000	1021	58.5	17.5	45.2
2001	925	56.4	16.4	44.2
2002	984	57.0	17.3	45.6
2003	984	57.0	17.3	45.6
2004	987	59.3	16.6	46.8
2005	952	58.0	16.4	45.8
2006	910	57.0	16.0	46.9
2007	948	60.2	15.7	45.8
2008	945	60.7	15.6	50.1
2009	975	60.2	16.2	54.1
2010	974	63.4	15.3	50.1
2011	831	53.4	15.5	53.9
2012	827	51.0	16.2	61.5
2013	826	51.0	16.1	63.3
2014	809	51.0	15.8	62.1
2015	825	50.0	16.5	60.8
2016	853	50.0	17.0	58.9
2017	881	51.0	17.2	56.1
2018	857	51.0	16.8	56
2019	875	52.0	16.8	51.1
2020	932	52.0	17.9	51.9
2021	843	52.0	16.2	51
2022	894	51.0	17.5	43.8
2023	858	52.0	16.5	36.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Delmar Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$385 (3.2%)	$11,565 (96.8%)	$11,949
2020	$533 (4.6%)	$11,080 (95.4%)	$11,613
2021	$3,204 (25.0%)	$9,629 (75.0%)	$12,833
2022	$1,853 (13.5%)	$11,904 (86.5%)	$13,757
2023	$2,466 (16.4%)	$12,580 (83.6%)	$15,046

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delmar Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 295^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 316^th of 855 Elementary schools	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	875	858	1.9%
African American	127	140	10.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	20	36	80%
Hispanic	70	90	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	560	494	11.8%
Two or More Races	96	97	1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.1%	36.8%	14.3%

Schools Near Delmar Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Delmar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	811 S Second Street	Delmar	21875	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5178	858	52	16.5	36.8%	494 (57.6%)	140 (16.3%)	90 (10.5%)	36 (4.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (11.3%)	51.9	362^nd of 859 public elementary schools	57.9%		57.7	316^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.0%	46	45.8	42.2		44.1	40.7	39.7		40.3		$15,046	$2,466	$12,580
West Salisbury	Public	PK, KG-2	1321 West Road	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5816	361	27	13.3	57.9%	50 (13.9%)	206 (57.1%)	67 (18.6%)	6 (1.7%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	26 (7.2%)								(n/a)										$19,385	$3,829	$15,556
North Salisbury Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	1213 Emerson Ave	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(410) 677-5807	505	41	12.3	38.0%	175 (34.7%)	167 (33.1%)	79 (15.6%)	42 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.5%)	74.9	200^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.7%		70.5	230^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.1%	30	62.2	55.1	36.7	50.8	64.2	60.5	48.9	57.5	36.3	$17,653	$2,379	$15,274
East Salisbury Elementary	Public	3-5	1201 Old Ocean City Rd	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5803	421	37	11.3	69.8%	77 (18.3%)	205 (48.7%)	100 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.6%)	13.9	744^th of 859 public elementary schools	13.4%		13.2	759^th of 855 public elementary schools	11.2%	15	25.3	9.8	7.0	14.1	15.0	23.4	18.9	19.2		$20,994	$4,452	$16,542
Charles H. Chipman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	711 Lake St	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5814	296	28	10.7	65.2%	29 (9.8%)	208 (70.3%)	39 (13.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	16 (5.4%)								(n/a)										$23,081	$5,917	$17,164
Beaver Run School	Public	PK, KG-2	31481 Ocean City Rd	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5101	669	48	13.9	67.4%	140 (20.9%)	315 (47.1%)	116 (17.3%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	86 (12.9%)								(n/a)										$17,871	$3,849	$14,022
Glen Avenue School	Public	2-5	1615 Glen Ave	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5806	379	34	11.1	69.9%	71 (18.7%)	229 (60.4%)	32 (8.4%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.5%)	14.7	729^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.1%		14.7	738^th of 855 public elementary schools	13.7%	9	20.2	12.9	10.5	14.4	15.1	28.1	19.1	20.8		$20,250	$4,444	$15,806
Pemberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Pemberton Dr	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5809	546	43	12.6	55.3%	110 (20.1%)	323 (59.2%)	43 (7.9%)	18 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (8.8%)	23.3	605^th of 859 public elementary schools	29.6%		26.8	573^rd of 855 public elementary schools	33.0%	32	37.0	18.8	14.8	24.2	27.1	28.6	24.6	26.8	6.3	$19,513	$3,852	$15,661
Prince Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Prince Street	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 677-5813	854	56	15.2	64.2%	90 (10.5%)	437 (51.2%)	238 (27.9%)	11 (1.3%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (8.3%)	13.2	762^nd of 859 public elementary schools	11.3%		17.3	696^th of 855 public elementary schools	18.6%	66	19.8	16.8	7.6	14.9	16.3	17.8	16.5	16.9		$16,420	$4,017	$12,403
Westside Intermediate	Public	2-5	8000 Quantico Rd	Hebron	21830	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5118	343	30	11.4	43.7%	217 (63.3%)	44 (12.8%)	41 (12.0%)	4 (1.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.3%)	46.9	399^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.6%		66.4	264^th of 855 public elementary schools	69.1%	135	45.6	48.4	29.9	41.8	38.0	40.0	31.2	36.7	18.8	$20,531	$2,914	$17,617

Frequently Asked Questions about Delmar Elementary

What district is Delmar Elementary in?

Wicomico County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Delmar Elementary?

Students at Delmar Elementary are 58% White, 16% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Delmar Elementary attend?

Students who attend Delmar Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wicomico Middle
High : Wicomico High

Is Delmar Elementary a good school?

Delmar Elementary ranks 362^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Delmar Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended Delmar Elementary.

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