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Welcome to McVey Elementary School
Home of the Dragons! Joseph M. McVey Elementary School is a Kindergarten-5th grade public school within the Christina School District.
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Our District offers expanded advanced programs from K-5, honors in grades 6-8, and college credit opportunities in grades 9-12.
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Our school celebrates academic excellence through dedicated teachers, innovative programs, and student achievements every year.
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Discover our award-winning programs that inspire learning, creativity, and lifelong success!
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School Choice is open! Delaware families can enroll anywhere. Christina offers 30+ schools—Choose wisely, Choose Christina!
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Please remember to promptly return your Emergency Cards to ensure your information stays up to date.
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McVey
Joseph M. McVey Elementary School is committed to fostering inclusion, community, and student achievement, with initiatives such as art shows, school events, and public communications about belonging and culture.
McVey Elementary School
At a Glance
300+
Students Enrolled
K-5
serving students in grades K-5
88.79%
of student have missed less than 10% of school days
11:1
teacher to student ratio
4
National & State Recognition Awards
TOGETHER
Educating Every Student for Excellence
McVey Elementary School is proud to be a part of the Christina School District, where we believe that every student is unique and deserves an education that nurtures their individual strengths. Our commitment to teaching and learning goes beyond academics; we emphasize whole child support, fostering emotional, social, and physical well-being alongside intellectual growth. Working together with our families, students, education partners and local organizations, we create a supportive community that embodies our district-wide vision.
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