Appoquinimink Preschool Center serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appoquinimink Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Appoquinimink Preschool Center's student population of 127 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 1800% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appoquinimink Preschool Center is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
30%
31%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
127 students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Appoquinimink Preschool Center students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Appoquinimink Preschool Center offer ?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Appoquinimink Preschool Center part of?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
View the Appoquinimink Preschool Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day PreK
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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