How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Selbyville, DE | Georgetown, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 297 | 2,012 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,100 | $21,100 |
| District | Indian River School District | Indian River School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.5% | 32.7% |
| African American | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3% | 48.8% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School | Sussex Central High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 16 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 297:1 | 335.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.5% | 43.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 253 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.