Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 484 students in grades 1-5, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
484 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#136 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
19%
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Black
30%
31%
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White
46%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School's ranking?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is ranked #136 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School often compared to?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Mispillion Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
484 students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School offer ?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School part of?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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