- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, DE
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100108000107
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 540
- students enrolled
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, DE.
School address
District: Milford School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100108000107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 100108000107 · Milford, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Milford Senior High School (1,271 students)
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Milford Senior
Milford Senior High School
1,271 students
- Milford Centra
Milford Central Academy
1,013 students
- Ross (Lulu M.)
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
693 students
- Mispillion Ele
Mispillion Elementary
568 students
- This school
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
540 students
- Morris (Evelyn 438
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
438 students
What this shows Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School compares
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Delaware - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Milford School District reports $15,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford Central Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mispillion Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Milford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, DE. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Milford, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Milford, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Milford on the city page.
What other schools are in Milford School District?
Besides Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, Milford School District also operates Milford Senior High School (1,271 students), Milford Central Academy (1,013 students), and Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (693 students). See the Milford School District district page for the complete list.