H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 684-8522
- H. O. Brittingham Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- H. O. Brittingham Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- H. O. Brittingham Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #70 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 18% |
| Black | 16% | 30% |
| White | 60% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is Ennis (howard T.) School (7.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mariner Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Milton Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Milton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
0.6 miles
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516 0.6 PK-5 444 - Milton Mariner Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 600 students
1.5 miles
16391 Harbeson Rd.
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8516 1.5 5-8 600 - Frankford Carver (g.w.) Educational Center Alternative School
7.1 miles
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800 7.1 n/a n/a - Georgetown North Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
7.1 miles
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430 7.1 PK-5 805 - Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
7.7 miles
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940 7.7 PK-5 778
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