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Towne Point Elementary School

629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE, 19901

About Towne Point Elementary School

Towne Point Elementary School is a public school in Dover, Delaware, a small city. It serves students in grades K–4. The school has about 329 students and 18 teachers for every 1 student, which is the same as the district average. There are 18 full-time equivalent teachers who teach, and one full-time school counselor who helps them. There are 50% male and 50% female students in the school, and the student body is very diverse, with a lot of minority students. Towne Point Elementary School's academic performance shows that 17% of students are proficient in Math and 17% are proficient in Reading/ELA. The school follows a standard elementary curriculum and adds programs that help students develop both their academic and social-emotional skills. Towne Point Elementary School is a supportive place to learn because it has a diverse student body, dedicated staff, and a structured learning environment. The school's programs and involvement in the community show that there is still room for improvement and student growth, even though proficiency levels point out areas where they could do better.

Towne Point Elementary School Contact Information

Address

629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE, 19901

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Phone

(302) 672-1590

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 17% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
329
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 76 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Towne Point Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.98%
Asian 1.82%
Hispanic 13.37%
Black 63.53%
Two+ Races 6.99%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
13.98%
Asian
1.82%
Hispanic
13.37%
Black
63.53%
Two+ Races
6.99%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 329
49.85%
164 Female
50.15%
165 Male

Student Population

329 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

329 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Marie Robinson has been named the new principal of Towne Point Elementary, which is an exciting new chapter for the school. Robinson has worked in the district for more than 18 years and is very dedicated to innovative education and helping students.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does the school teach?

Ans. It teaches kids in elementary school.

Q2. Are there programs at the school after school?

Ans. Yes, there are clubs and activities you can join.

Q3. How does the school keep in touch with parents?

Ans. Digital platforms and school events are used to share updates.

Q4. Do you offer counseling services?

Ans. Yes, students can talk to school counselors.

Q5. Is it possible to get around?

Ans. There is bus service for some areas that meet certain criteria.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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