Serving 540 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's student population of 540 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
20%
20%
Black
29%
31%
White
43%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's ranking?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 199 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
540 students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First day of Pre-K
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
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