Delaware Community School

Summary:

Delaware Community School is an elementary school located in Albany, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Albany City School District, which is ranked 746 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Delaware Community School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, with a ranking between 2083 and 2413 out of around 2,400 schools.

Delaware Community School faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement of its students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages on New York State Assessments, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 11.36% to 30.77% and in math from 8.57% to 49.06%, well below the state averages. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools for Asian, African American, and Special Education students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.21% to 80.69% over the past few years, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing Delaware Community School to other nearby schools in the Albany City School District, it consistently underperforms. For example, Albany School of Humanities and New Scotland Elementary School have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and overall school rankings. Furthermore, the two Brighter Choice Charter Schools and the KIPP Albany Community Charter School, which are located within a 1.5-mile radius of Delaware Community School, generally outperform the school in academic achievement, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 43 Bertha St
       Albany, NY  12209-2102


(518) 475-6750

District: Albany City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2181st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,205 Help


Students who attend Delaware Community School usually attend:

Middle:    Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
High:    Albany High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.7%
African American:
30.9%
Asian:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Delaware Community School ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Albany City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Delaware Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.7%), African American (30.9%), Asian (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Delaware Community School is 14. 9 elementary schools in the Albany City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Delaware Community School is $12,205, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Albany City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Delaware Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Community School 2181st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Delaware Community School in the ranking list.)

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Albany City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany City School District 746th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Delaware Community School

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Rank History for all students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.07 1853rd 2206 16.0%
2007 9.14 2075th 2219 6.5%
2008 6.82 2131st 2227 4.3%
2009 7.55 2175th 2257 3.6%
2010 20.45 1923rd 2263 15.0%
2011 12.56 2082nd 2286 8.9%
2012 14.21 2081st 2320 10.3%
2013 22.14 1922nd 2325 17.3%
2014 10.65 2212th 2345 5.7%
2015 15.36 2083rd 2352 11.4%
2016 8.36 2272nd 2366 4.0%
2017 10.08 2255th 2386 5.5%
2018 9.47 2271st 2395 5.2%
2019 12.08 2228th 2413 7.7%
2021 6.83 2112th 2201 4.0%
2022 5.97 2402nd 2434 1.3%
2023 4.65 2413th 2439 1.1%
2024 16.14 2181st 2445 10.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.68 741st 938 21.0%
2019 19.93 830th 860 3.5%
2021 17.45 424th 454 6.6%
2022 18.97 984th 1027 4.2%
2023 18.06 974th 1001 2.7%
2024 34.86 730th 1066 31.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 1868th 1941 3.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.63 1961st 2045 4.1%
2019 16.04 1890th 2032 7.0%
2021 9.73 1630th 1678 2.9%
2022 6.61 2080th 2099 0.9%
2023 6.64 2025th 2041 0.8%
2024 20.88 1800th 2078 13.4%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.20 727th 730 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.65 2219th 2338 5.1%
2019 17.65 2062nd 2357 12.5%
2021 14.74 1760th 1955 10.0%
2022 9.01 2322nd 2401 3.3%
2023 7.73 2343rd 2403 2.5%
2024 21.04 2028th 2413 16.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.38 2214th 2340 5.4%
2019 11.34 2225th 2358 5.6%
2021 5.27 1915th 1961 2.3%
2022 6.69 2365th 2400 1.5%
2023 4.41 2388th 2400 0.5%
2024 14.46 2213th 2411 8.2%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.39 585th 601 2.7%
2023 0.72 604th 605 0.2%
2024 4.82 646th 662 2.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.81 868th 948 8.4%
2019 19.92 780th 891 12.5%
2021 25.98 323rd 427 24.4%
2022 12.91 903rd 936 3.5%
2023 8.34 847th 857 1.2%
2024 23.87 763rd 927 17.7%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.94 1248th 1392 10.3%
2019 25.92 1041st 1315 20.8%
2021 14.01 777th 818 5.0%
2022 9.19 1468th 1503 2.3%
2023 12.42 1365th 1429 4.5%
2024 38.23 935th 1531 38.9%
See the entire list of Best New York Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Delaware Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.91 1384th 1408 1.7%
2019 3.99 1323rd 1338 1.1%
2021 8.90 1177th 1224 3.8%
2022 14.24 1272nd 1399 9.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Delaware Community School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Delaware Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 146 77 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1990 142 86 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 162 106 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 148 128 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 128 165 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 103 169 12 22 4 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 68 195 6 26 3 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 68 195 6 26 3 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 70 205 5 26 4 n/a n/a 0 310
1998 80 228 9 35 2 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 83 252 14 53 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2000 103 260 13 67 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 148 208 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2002 48 169 4 66 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 48 169 4 66 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 47 178 4 48 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 36 173 3 38 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 33 200 4 35 1 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 46 203 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2008 51 213 8 114 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2009 61 197 15 120 3 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 71 193 16 131 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2011 84 185 26 123 0 0 0 0 418
2012 71 186 34 137 3 0 7 0 438
2013 74 169 30 129 1 0 7 0 410
2014 70 163 48 151 2 0 11 0 445
2015 71 139 51 156 3 0 16 0 436
2016 61 141 60 175 3 0 24 0 464
2017 69 111 58 192 1 0 27 0 458
2018 53 102 51 186 2 0 24 0 418
2019 62 97 48 186 0 0 26 0 419
2020 58 94 38 191 0 0 31 0 412
2021 54 89 34 176 1 0 31 0 385
2022 38 90 35 141 0 0 27 0 331
2023 25 89 44 112 0 1 19 0 290
2024 28 96 49 114 2 0 22 0 311

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 Delaware Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 238 10.5 22.6 n/a
1990 240 11.9 20.1 n/a
1991 283 14.5 19.5 n/a
1992 294 15.0 19.6 n/a
1993 316 15.0 21.1 n/a
1994 310 17.0 18.2 62.6
1995 298 16.0 18.6 65.4
1996 298 16.0 18.6 65.4
1997 310 16.1 19.3 74.5
1998 354 19.0 18.6 65.5
1999 402 22.0 18.3 65.4
2000 444 25.0 17.8 71.2
2001 401 25.6 15.7 74.8
2002 289 23.0 12.6 77.9
2003 289 23.0 12.6 77.9
2004 279 n/a n/a n/a
2005 252 24.2 10.4 75.4
2006 273 22.0 12.4 86.1
2007 348 28.0 12.4 70.7
2008 387 29.0 13.3 68.7
2009 396 31.0 12.8 76.8
2010 413 32.0 12.9 65.1
2011 418 34.2 12.2 66
2012 438 30.0 14.5 76.3
2013 410 32.0 12.8 79.5
2014 445 32.0 13.9 71.5
2015 436 26.0 16.7 65.8
2016 464 26.0 17.8 63.1
2017 458 24.0 19.0 56.3
2018 418 28.0 14.9 44
2019 419 26.0 16.1 76.4
2020 412 33.0 12.4 68
2021 385 28.8 13.3 72.2
2022 331 17.3 19.1 74.6
2023 290 17.3 16.7 80.7
2024 311 22.0 14.0 72.7

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 Delaware Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 238 10.5 22.6 n/a
1990 240 11.9 20.1 n/a
1991 283 14.5 19.5 n/a
1992 294 15.0 19.6 n/a
1993 316 15.0 21.1 n/a
1994 310 17.0 18.2 62.6
1995 298 16.0 18.6 65.4
1996 298 16.0 18.6 65.4
1997 310 16.1 19.3 74.5
1998 354 19.0 18.6 65.5
1999 402 22.0 18.3 65.4
2000 444 25.0 17.8 71.2
2001 401 25.6 15.7 74.8
2002 289 23.0 12.6 77.9
2003 289 23.0 12.6 77.9
2004 279 n/a n/a n/a
2005 252 24.2 10.4 75.4
2006 273 22.0 12.4 86.1
2007 348 28.0 12.4 70.7
2008 387 29.0 13.3 68.7
2009 396 31.0 12.8 76.8
2010 413 32.0 12.9 65.1
2011 418 34.2 12.2 66
2012 438 30.0 14.5 76.3
2013 410 32.0 12.8 79.5
2014 445 32.0 13.9 71.5
2015 436 26.0 16.7 65.8
2016 464 26.0 17.8 63.1
2017 458 24.0 19.0 56.3
2018 418 28.0 14.9 44
2019 419 26.0 16.1 76.4
2020 412 33.0 12.4 68
2021 385 28.8 13.3 72.2
2022 331 17.3 19.1 74.6
2023 290 17.3 16.7 80.7
2024 311 22.0 14.0 72.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Delaware Community School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.7%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.2%99.7%99.5%
201495.5%0.7%0.0%97.4%96.5%98.8%98.8%97.9%97.2%98.1%
201586.5%0.2%0.2%98.3%97.6%97.6%98.6%93.1%96.2%95.7%
201692.6%1.2%0.0%94.7%95.0%95.0%95.7%94.0%93.5%95.2%
201793.3%1.4%0.0%97.9%97.7%97.7%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%
201893.9%1.5%0.0%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%
201976.3%0.0%0.0%91.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%83.7%88.1%93.3%
202094.6%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.9%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Delaware Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (2.4%) $12,270 (97.7%) $12,565
2020 $561 (4.3%) $12,609 (95.7%) $13,169
2021 $1,527 (11.8%) $11,467 (88.2%) $12,994
2022 $1,090 (11.1%) $8,688 (88.9%) $9,778
2023 $1,312 (10.7%) $10,893 (89.3%) $12,205

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Delaware Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2228th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2413th of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School)2714.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)3128.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Delaware Community School)2410.2
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Albany City School District)3035
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School)2112.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)2427.6
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Delaware Community School)1613.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2433.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware Community School)87
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Albany City School District)1526.2
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Delaware Community School)3511.1
 23.9%
   5th Grade Math (Albany City School District)2229.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students419290
 30.8%
African American9789
 8.2%
American Indian00
Asian4844
 8.3%
Hispanic186112
 39.8%
Pacific Islander01
White6225
 59.7%
Two or More Races2619
 26.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%80.7%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Delaware Community School

Delaware Community School ranks in the bottom 10.8% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Delaware Community School are 37% Hispanic, 31% African American, 16% Asian, 9% White, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended Delaware Community School.

Students who attend Delaware Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
High : Albany High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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