Serving 777 students in grades 1-5, Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lorewood Grove Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorewood Grove Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#35 out of 196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
25%
30%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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
What is Lorewood Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lorewood Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Lorewood Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brick Mill Elementary School, Old State Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
777 students attend Lorewood Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lorewood Grove Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorewood Grove Elementary School offer ?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Lorewood Grove Elementary School part of?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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