Enrollment
820
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100068000081
East Millsboro Elementary School — Millsboro, DE
Federal NCES profile for East Millsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 54
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: Indian River 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Millsboro Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Millsboro Elementary School reports 820 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indian River School District spends $21,100 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 East Millsboro Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 77% | — | — |
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Delaware — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,100
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
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
Enrollment 820 Top 77% in Delaware — larger than 23% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100068000081
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.3%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes East Millsboro Elementary School.
$21,100
Per student
+14%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 17.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Millsboro, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Millsboro Elementary School?
East Millsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.