Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School's student population of 349 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#116 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
35%
30%
White
33%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School?
349 students attend Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School offer ?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School part of?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Preschool & Prekindergarten
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 17, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)
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