Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brader (Henry M.) 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School serves the southwest part of Newark, DE, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brader (Henry M.) 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 Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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 ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-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 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School?
324 students attend Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School offer ?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School part of?
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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