Brookside Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Brookside Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookside Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brookside Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#116 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
40%
18%
Black
30%
30%
White
21%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
288 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Brookside Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Brookside Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Summer School Closed (Offices Open)
July 03, 2023 (Monday)
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