Serving 315 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 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:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker T. Washington Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#80 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
58%
31%
White
19%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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)
4%
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 201 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary School?
315 students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Booker T. Washington Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker T. Washington Elementary School?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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