Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center

1221 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center's student population of 251 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
251 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
25%
4%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
12%
31%
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White
47%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Townsend Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
251 students attend Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center offer ?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center part of?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day PreK
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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