- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, DE
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bunker Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100008000339
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunker Hill Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 566
- students enrolled
Bunker Hill Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Middletown, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Bunker Hill Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 100008000339 · Middletown, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Bunker Hill Elementary School shrank from 655 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Bunker Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- This school
Bunker Hill Elementary School
566 students
What this shows Bunker Hill Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunker Hill Elementary School compares
Bunker Hill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Delaware - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
African American 34.1%
Asian 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Bunker Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunker Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunker Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Brick Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
265 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunker Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Bunker Hill Elementary School?
Bunker Hill Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunker Hill Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunker Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bunker Hill Elementary School is African American at 34.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunker Hill Elementary School?
Bunker Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bunker Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunker Hill Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Bunker Hill Elementary School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.