Enrollment
620
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewes, DE
Lewes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100017000036
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewes Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lewes · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 620
- students enrolled
Lewes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewes Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lewes, DE.
School address
District: Cape Henlopen School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100017000036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewes Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewes Elementary School
Lewes Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lewes, Delaware, enrolling 620 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 620 students, its enrollment sits close to the Delaware median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lewes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Love Creek Elementary School (631 students): Lewes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Cape Henlopen School District also operates Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students) and Love Creek Elementary School (631 students) alongside Lewes 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 Lewes Elementary School compares
Lewes 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Delaware - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,754
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Lewes Elementary School is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cape Henlopen School District, which includes Lewes Elementary School.
$19,754
Per student
+16%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 49.1%
Federal 9.1%
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 Lewes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Henlopen High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Love Creek Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Milton Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariner Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewes
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 (~620 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lewes Elementary School
How many students attend Lewes Elementary School?
Lewes Elementary School has 620 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewes, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewes Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewes Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Lewes, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewes Elementary School?
Lewes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lewes Elementary School rank among public schools in Lewes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewes Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lewes, 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 Lewes on the city page.
Is Lewes Elementary School a good school?
Lewes Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Cape Henlopen School District?
Besides Lewes Elementary School, Cape Henlopen School District also operates Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students), Love Creek Elementary School (631 students), and Milton Elementary School (582 students). See the Cape Henlopen School District district page for the complete list.
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