Serving 637 students in grades 1-5, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ross (Lulu 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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#115 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
20%
30%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Millsboro Elementary School, W. Reily Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
637 students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offer ?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School part of?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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