Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School's student population of 301 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025
School Motto
The Little School That Is Big On Learning
School Rankings
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 199 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
31%
20%
Black
10%
31%
White
50%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School's ranking?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School often compared to?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lord Baltimore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
301 students attend Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School offer ?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School part of?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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