- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millsboro, DE
East Millsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Millsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100068000081
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Millsboro Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Delaware schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Millsboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 820
- students enrolled
East Millsboro Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Millsboro Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millsboro, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
East Millsboro Elementary School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 100068000081 · Millsboro, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 17.8:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
East Millsboro Elementary School grew from 815 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
East Millsboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sussex Central
Sussex Central High School
2,012 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High School
1,073 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle School
861 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary School
825 students
- This school
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- Selbyville Mid 770
Selbyville Middle School
770 students
What this shows East Millsboro Elementary School reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Millsboro Elementary School compares
East Millsboro Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Delaware - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, East Millsboro Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River School District reports $19,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Millsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian River High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Selbyville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Millsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Millsboro
1 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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Millsboro Elementary School
How many students attend East Millsboro Elementary School?
East Millsboro Elementary School has 820 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millsboro, DE. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Millsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Millsboro Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Millsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Millsboro Elementary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Millsboro, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Millsboro Elementary School?
East Millsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 East Millsboro Elementary School rank among public schools in Millsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, East Millsboro Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Millsboro, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides East Millsboro Elementary School, Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), Indian River High School (1,073 students), and Georgetown Middle School (861 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.