- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, DE
Silver Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100008000027
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Lake Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 552
- students enrolled
Silver Lake Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Middletown, DE.
School address
District: Appoquinimink School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100008000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Silver Lake Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 100008000027 · Middletown, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students)
Silver Lake Elementary School shrank from 602 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Silver Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Appoquinimink
Appoquinimink High School
1,357 students
- Odessa High Sc
Odessa High School
1,254 students
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
1,231 students
- Waters (Alfred
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
935 students
- Meredith (Ever
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
867 students
- This school
Silver Lake Elementary School
552 students
What this shows Silver Lake Elementary School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Lake Elementary School compares
Silver Lake 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Delaware - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,023
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
African American 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Silver Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Appoquinimink School District reports $17,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appoquinimink High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odessa High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middletown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedar Lane Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Bunker Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Brick Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
265 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Lake Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Lake Elementary School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Middletown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Lake Elementary School?
Silver Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Silver Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Lake Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Middletown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Middletown on the city page.
What other schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Besides Silver Lake Elementary School, Appoquinimink School District also operates Appoquinimink High School (1,357 students), Odessa High School (1,254 students), and Middletown High School (1,231 students). See the Appoquinimink School District district page for the complete list.