McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Newark, DE Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark, DE 19713
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
319
Students
28.0
Teachers
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
(302)454-2145
Phone
http://www.christinak12.org/McVeyES
Website

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is a public school administered by the Christina School District district in Newark, DELAWARE, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 319 students enrolled; a 11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
319.0
State avg: 473.0
▼ 33% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.39:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 18% better
School Details
School Name
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100020000221
State School ID
DE-33-326
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
908 Janice Drive
City
Newark
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19713
County
New Castle County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10008
State Leg. Lower
10025
Latitude
39.65522
Longitude
-75.74842
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
319
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 118 37%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Christina School District
LEAID
1000200
State LEA ID
DE-33
Phone
(302)552-2600
Website
http://www.christinak12.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newark
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$500,525K
Federal Revenue
$55,123K
State Revenue
$264,020K
Local Revenue
$181,382K
Total Expenditure
$494,603K
Instruction Exp.
$213,026K
Support Services
$222,049K
Other Current Exp.
$9,452K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

1
West Park Place Elementary School
Newark · Elementary
1.4 mi
2
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Elementary
1.4 mi
3
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Middle
1.6 mi
4
Glasgow High School
Newark · High
1.8 mi
5
Newark High School
Newark · High
1.8 mi
6
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Newark · Elementary
2.1 mi
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Public elementary in Delaware with similar enrollment to McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

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316
Students
10.53:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
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322
Students
9.47:1
Ratio
–
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Booker T. Washington Elementary School
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314
Students
10.13:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
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324
Students
12:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
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324
Students
12.96:1
Ratio
–
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Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
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310
Students
11.03:1
Ratio
–
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Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School
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329
Students
14.3:1
Ratio
–
Free Lunch
East Dover Elementary School
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331
Students
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?
319 students are enrolled at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School have?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School has 28.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serve?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School a charter school?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School located in?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School belong to?
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is part of the Christina School District school district.
How much does Christina School District spend per student?
The Christina School District district spends approximately $1,550,479,624 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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