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Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19805

Ranked 89 of 113 in Delaware

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Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19805

About Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%
Reading 28%
State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 28% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
528
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.45%
Asian 0.57%
Hispanic 50.57%
Black 24.05%
Two+ Races 3.98%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.45%
Asian
0.57%
Hispanic
50.57%
Black
24.05%
Two+ Races
3.98%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 528
50.95%
269 Female
49.05%
259 Male

Student Population

528 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE, 19805

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Phone

(302) 992-5560

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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: 8:45 AM to 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Dillwyn Badminton Club gave Baltz Elementary School a very generous $1,000 to help pay for a fun MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) Carnival this year.

This gift is more than just cash; it shows that the community is behind you.

FAQ

Q1. What grades are available at the school?

Ans. It serves young children in the early grades and focuses on basic learning.


Q2. What is the school like?

Ans. The school encourages respect, safety, and good social interactions.


Q3. Does the school hold events for families to get involved?

Ans. Yes, it has regular events that help families learn.


Q4. Are there services to help students?

Ans. Staff help students with their schoolwork and behavior based on what they need.


Q5. Are there programs after school?

Ans. Depending on what is available during the season, there are only a few programs.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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