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 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Booker T. Washington Elementary School serves the west part of Dover, DE, covering an attendance area of approximately 7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T. Washington Elementary School's student population of 314 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Best in The World... and Getting Better!
School Rankings
Booker T. Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker T. Washington Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#84 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
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 #84 out of 199 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 31% 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?
314 students attend Booker T. Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Booker T. Washington Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Booker T. Washington Elementary School offer ?
Booker T. Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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