Appoquinimink Preschool Center serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appoquinimink Preschool Center's student population of 144 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appoquinimink Preschool Center is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
33%
31%
White
46%
39%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
144 students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Appoquinimink Preschool Center students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appoquinimink Preschool Center offer ?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appoquinimink Preschool Center part of?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
View the Appoquinimink Preschool Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools closed / offices open
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
First day of school: PreK
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed/Offices Open
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Schools/Offices closed for Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Schools Closed/Offices Open (in lieu of spring conferences)
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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