About Us
Robert S. Gallaher Elementary
800 N. Brownleaf Road
Newark
DE
19713
(302) 454-3484
Gallaher Elementary School is named for Robert Sidney Gallaher. He was an active member of the Newark Board of Education from 1911 to 1950.
#ChristinaStrong
Gallaher Elementary School is proud to be a part of the Christina School District, where we are committed to educating every student for excellence.
Welcome to Robert S. Gallaher Elementary School!
Creating leaders by empowering and inspiring children and families; ensuring students will reach their full potential.
Robert S. Gallaher Elementary School is a school that fosters leadership at every level! We are a 2025 Leader in Me LIGHTHOUSE School Award Recipient! From staff to students, our diverse school community leads with their strengths! At Gallaher, students will discover their full potential!
Our caring and dedicated staff educates the whole child by nurturing future leaders through relationship building, collaboration, and communication in a safe and respectful environment.
Gallaher’s Excellence
Gallaher Elementary School has earned prestigious awards, including the 2025 Leader in Me Lighthouse School status and multiple Delaware Positive Behavior Support Recognition awards. These honors highlight the school's commitment to comprehensive student support, fostering positive behavior, and creating a safe, nurturing environment.
Who We Serve
Gallaher Elementary serves a diverse student and staff population and is proud to be part of the culturally-rich Newark area. Approximately 31% of our students are African-American, 30% Hispanic or Latino, 26% white, 6% Asian-American, 5.5% Multi-Racial, <1%Native American and <1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.
Leader in Me School
The staff and students at Gallaher are empowered to lead their own learning. We believe that everyone can be a leader and we focus on finding everyone's genius. We know that change starts with us. Our educators and families partner to develop the full person.
Leader in Me focuses on teaching and developing the seven habits of highly effective people.
- Be Proactive
- Begin With The End in Mind
- Put First Things First
- Think Win-Win
- Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
- Synergize
- Sharpen the Saw