Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
12%
30%
White
64%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School's ranking?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are H. O. Brittingham Elementary School often compared to?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend H. O. Brittingham Elementary School?
484 students attend H. O. Brittingham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. O. Brittingham Elementary School offer ?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School part of?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
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