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McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Newark, Delaware · Grades K to 5 · Christina School District

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About McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School

Located in Newark, Delaware, McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. It reported 319 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Newark. With about 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.4 students per teacher. Christina School District runs 27 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in New Castle County. There are 40 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Phone	(302) 454-2145
School district	Christina School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	319
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28
Students per teacher	11.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, New Castle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 100020000221). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serve?

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School reported 319 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 319 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School a public or charter school?

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School in?

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/de/christina-school-district/

Where is McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School located?

McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School is at 908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE 19713. The phone number is (302) 454-2145.

How many other schools are near McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School?

There are 40 other schools within 5 miles of McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School in our directory.