J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center serves 521 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
24%
30%
White
49%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center?
521 students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 16:1, 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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Service
October 06, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Statewide Teacher In-Service
October 13, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Veterans Day Observed (District Offices Closed)
November 10, 2023 (Friday)
Schools Closed / Teacher In-Services / Conferences
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Schools Closed / In-Service
November 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
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