Enrollment
317
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100124000277
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School — Wilmington, DE
Federal NCES profile for Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Brandywine School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School reports 317 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brandywine School District spends $21,794 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.5% from local sources (property taxes), 45.9% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Delaware — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,794
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 317 Top 17% in Delaware — larger than 83% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100124000277
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 35.3%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brandywine School District, which includes Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School.
$21,794
Per student
+18%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 12.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
How many students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School has 317 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is 15.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is White at 54.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.