- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millsboro, DE
Long Neck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Long Neck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100068000074
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Neck Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Millsboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 712
- students enrolled
Long Neck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Neck Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millsboro, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Long Neck Elementary School shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 100068000074 · Millsboro, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
Long Neck Elementary School shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 656 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 47.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Long Neck 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
- East Millsboro
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- This school 712
Long Neck Elementary School
712 students
What this shows Long Neck Elementary School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Neck Elementary School compares
Long Neck Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Long Neck 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 Long Neck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Neck 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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Neck Elementary School
How many students attend Long Neck Elementary School?
Long Neck Elementary School has 712 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millsboro, DE. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Neck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Neck 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 Long Neck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Long Neck Elementary School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Millsboro, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Neck Elementary School?
Long Neck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Long Neck Elementary School rank among public schools in Millsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Neck Elementary School ranks #1 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 Long Neck 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.