Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker T. Washington Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
54%
30%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
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
What is Booker T. Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School is ranked #71 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Booker T. Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Booker T. Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Dover Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary School?
314 students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Booker T. Washington Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington Elementary School?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington Elementary School offer ?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Booker T. Washington Elementary School part of?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School is part of Capital School District.
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