Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School serves 414 students in grades 1-5.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
38%
30%
White
41%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
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 is Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
414 students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School part of?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Summer School
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
Summer School Closed (District Office Closed)
July 04, 2023 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Summer School
July 20, 2023 (Thursday)
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