- Enrollment
- 2,254
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, DE
Star Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Star Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100018000046
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Hill Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Delaware schools.
- #1 of 13
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 61.3:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 429
- students enrolled
Star Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, DE.
School address
District: Caesar Rodney School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100018000046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Star Hill Elementary School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-15.6%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 100018000046 · Dover, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 61.3:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Caesar Rodney High School (2,254 students)
Star Hill Elementary School shrank from 147 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-15.6%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Star Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney High School
2,254 students
- Fred Fifer Iii 839
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
839 students
- F. Niel Postle 647
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
647 students
- David E. Robin 514
David E. Robinson Elementary School
514 students
- W. Reily Brown 506
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
506 students
- This school 429
Star Hill Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Star Hill Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Hill Elementary School compares
Star Hill 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 | 61.3:1 | ▲ 341% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
61.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
61.3:1
students per teacher
- 341% above state mean
Top 99% in Delaware - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Star Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caesar Rodney School District reports $18,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Rodney High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fred Fifer Iii Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| David E. Robinson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| W. Reily Brown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Dover Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Academy of Dover Charter School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
William Henry Middle School
Standard public school
432 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Campus Community School
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Star Hill Elementary School?
Star Hill Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, DE. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School is 61.3:1, which is 341% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 290% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Star Hill Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Dover, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Hill Elementary School?
Star Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Star Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Hill Elementary School ranks #1 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Caesar Rodney School District?
Besides Star Hill Elementary School, Caesar Rodney School District also operates Caesar Rodney High School (2,254 students), Fred Fifer Iii Middle School (839 students), and F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School (647 students). See the Caesar Rodney School District district page for the complete list.