Lancashire Elementary School
Lancashire Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lancashire Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lancashire Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lancashire Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lancashire Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
24%
30%
White
53%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lancashire Elementary School?
520 students attend Lancashire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lancashire Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancashire Elementary School?
Lancashire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancashire Elementary School offer ?
Lancashire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lancashire Elementary School part of?
Lancashire Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District.
School Calendar
View the Lancashire Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK - 8 Schools Closed, Offices Open - Parent/Teacher Conferences
February 21, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK - 12 Schools Closed, Offices Open - Professional Development Day
March 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
PK - 12 Schools Closed, Offices Open - Professional Responsibilities Day
March 31, 2023 (Friday)
PK - 12 Schools Closed, Offices Open - Spring Break
April 10, 2023 (Monday)
PK - 5 Schools Closed, Offices Open - Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 05, 2023 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
Yes I really like this school. My two boys went , one in middle school now and one still in lancashire..
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