Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hartly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartly Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
A Place Where Everybody is Somebody Special
School Rankings
Hartly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartly Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
8%
31%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartly Elementary School's ranking?
Hartly Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Hartly Elementary School often compared to?
Hartly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School, South Dover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Hartly Elementary School?
257 students attend Hartly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hartly Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hartly Elementary School?
Hartly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartly Elementary School offer ?
Hartly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartly Elementary School part of?
Hartly Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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5 8/24/2009
I love this school. This school has helped my kids alot and the teachers care about everyone of their students
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