Serving 503 students in grades 1-5, Banneker (Benjamin) 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 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
30%
31%
White
46%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's ranking?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School often compared to?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
503 students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School offer ?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School part of?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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