Enrollment
820
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Millsboro Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Millsboro Elementary School
East Millsboro Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Millsboro, Delaware, enrolling 820 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Delaware schools and 28% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 820 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Millsboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Long Neck Elementary School (712 students): East Millsboro Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students) and Indian River High School (1,073 students) alongside East Millsboro Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Millsboro Elementary School compares
East Millsboro Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes East Millsboro Elementary School.
$17,680
Per student
+4%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.9%
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.
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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~820 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Millsboro on the city page.
Is East Millsboro Elementary School a good school?
East Millsboro Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Delaware schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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