Appoquinimink Preschool Center serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Attendance Zone: APPOQUINIMINK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER serves a central area of approximately 9.4 square miles in Middletown, DE, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Appoquinimink Preschool Center's student population of 150 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appoquinimink Preschool Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
29%
31%
White
50%
38%
Two or more races
4%
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?
150 students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Appoquinimink Preschool Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 15:1.
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
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Event
Date
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)
Last Day of PreK
June 09, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day Grades K-11
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
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