Serving 26 students in grades 2-5, Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center's student population of 26 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Riders
School Rankings
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#159 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
38%
31%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Riders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center's ranking?
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center is ranked #159 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center often compared to?
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kent County Secondary Ilc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center?
26 students attend Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center?
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center offer ?
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center part of?
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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