J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center

11 East Walnut, 11 East Walnut
Magnolia, DE 19962
(School attendance zone shown in map)
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is 0.68, 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
30%
31%
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White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
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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?
523 students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center offer ?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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