- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lewes Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 100017000036 · Lewes, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cape Henlopen High School (1,889 students)
Lewes Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Lewes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cape Henlopen
Cape Henlopen High School
1,889 students
- Love Creek Ele 631
Love Creek Elementary School
631 students
- This school 620
Lewes Elementary School
620 students
- Milton Element 582
Milton Elementary School
582 students
- Rehoboth Eleme 557
Rehoboth Elementary School
557 students
- Mariner Middle 552
Mariner Middle School
552 students
What this shows Lewes Elementary School reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewes Elementary School compares
Lewes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,712
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
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.
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
District finance for Cape Henlopen School District reports $20,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~620 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.