Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school's student population of 215 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is 0.49, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
22%
30%
White
68%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
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 schools are Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school often compared to?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School, Leach (John G.) School, Richardson Park Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
215 students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school students are White, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offer ?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school part of?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is part of Brandywine School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Schools Closed / Offices Open (Spring Break)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open (Spring Break)
April 02, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open (Spring Break)
April 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open (Spring Break)
April 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Schools Closed / Offices Open (Spring Break)
April 05, 2024 (Friday)
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