Lombardy Elementary School
About Us
Lombardy Elementary School
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302)762-7190
Fax: (302)762-7108
Located in beautiful suburban North Wilmington, Lombardy Elementary School was built in the early 1950's. Lombardy was named after the Gunning Bedford home, which is located nearby. Gunning Bedford, who was very influential to the development of the Constitution and to America as we know it, was the first Attorney General of Delaware, and very involved in his community. In his later years Gunning Bedofrd spent his later years in judicial pursuits, in aiding Wilmington Academy, in fostering abolitionism, and in enjoying his Lombardy Hall farm.
The area around Lombardy School was once known as the Lombardy area. Gunning Bedford named his home and buildings around his estate "Lombardy" because of the rows and rows of Lombardy Poplar trees that lined the driveway.
Lombardy Elementary was designed by many citizens, professional staff, school board members and architect. The process took the committee more than two years to plan and design the school building.
Lombardy Elementary School was dedicated on Sunday, September 13, 1959. Edison W. Blevins was the first principal of Lombardy.
Lombardy Elementary is home to 500 students from the North Wilmington area. Our staff and students create a close knit tapestry that helps prepare all students for the ever changing world ahead of them. Nestled just off of Route 202, Lombardy is surrounded by residential communities that house many of our students.
Lombardy Elementary School is committed to offering the best educational experience to our diverse population by involving students in a variety of activities that challenge their academic and creative skills. We strive to build responsibility and promote teamwork and cooperation among out students. Utilization of curriculum and instruction aligned with the state standards ensures that our students are provided a high quality education. Our staff works diligently to meet out school goals by employing a framework of best teaching practices that focus on student success.