Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school's student population of 247 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is 0.57, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
29%
31%
White
59%
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
14%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school often compared to?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brennen School, Leach (John G.) School, Richardson Park Learning Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
247 students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school students are White, 29% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offer ?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school part of?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school is part of Brandywine School District.
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