Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School vs. Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades 1-5, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 637 students in grades 1-5, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
488 students
637 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#139 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#115 out of 196 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
114
137
Grade 2 Students
96
118
Grade 3 Students
91
131
Grade 4 Students
79
119
Grade 5 Students
108
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
30%
% Black
31%
20%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%