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H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

400 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968

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H. O. Brittingham Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

428 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#31 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

15%

18%

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Black

11%

30%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

68%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

78%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in H. O. Brittingham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cape Henlopen School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School's ranking?

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are H. O. Brittingham Elementary School often compared to?

H. O. Brittingham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milton Elementary 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 27% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend H. O. Brittingham Elementary School?

428 students attend H. O. Brittingham Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School?

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does H. O. Brittingham Elementary School offer ?

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School part of?

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.

School Calendar

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Spring Break - No School

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 428 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education