Enrollment
631
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100017000382
Love Creek Elementary School — Lewes, DE
Federal NCES profile for Love Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
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: Cape Henlopen 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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Love Creek Elementary School reports 631 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 631 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cape Henlopen School District spends $25,178 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.8% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 9.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Love Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 631 | top 65% | — | — |
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.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,178
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 631 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
Enrollment 631 Top 65% in Delaware — larger than 35% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100017000382
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 631:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cape Henlopen School District, which includes Love Creek Elementary School.
$25,178
Per student
+36%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Love Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Love Creek Elementary School?
Love Creek Elementary School has 631 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Lewes, DE.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Love Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Love Creek Elementary School is White at 70.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lewes, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Love Creek Elementary School?
Love Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 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.