Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Lewes, DE, encompassing an area of approximately 27.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lewes Elementary School's student population of 620 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Lewes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewes Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
8%
31%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewes Elementary School's ranking?
Lewes Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lewes Elementary School often compared to?
Lewes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Love Creek Elementary School, Rehoboth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lewes Elementary School?
620 students attend Lewes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lewes Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewes Elementary School?
Lewes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lewes Elementary School offer ?
Lewes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lewes Elementary School part of?
Lewes Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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