Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school serves 272 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school's student population of 272 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is 0.57, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
35%
31%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
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 schools are Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school often compared to?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christina Early Education Center, Richardson Park Learning Center, Brennen School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
272 students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school students are White, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offer ?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school part of?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is part of Brandywine School District.
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