Serving 487 students in grades 1-5, Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School serves the southwest part of Dover, DE, covering an area of approximately 18.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Motto
Where Educational Excellence is a Tradition
School Rankings
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School 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 Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#117 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
30%
31%
White
51%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #117 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Major George S. Welch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
487 students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School part of?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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