J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Attendance Zone: J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 105.2 square miles in Magnolia, DE. Parents can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
34%
31%
White
51%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center?
454 students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center students are White, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center offer ?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center part of?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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