Top Rankings
Capital School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,396 students in Capital School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Capital School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
15 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
6,396 Students
141,465 Students
# Teachers
438 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Capital School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
# American Indian Students
43 Students
579 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
6,077 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
920 Students
26,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
19%
# Black Students
3,360 Students
43,137 Students
% Black Students
53%
31%
# White Students
1,512 Students
57,288 Students
% White Students
24%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
446 Students
7,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
2,282
# Students in K Grade:
521
9,707
# Students in 1st Grade:
560
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
482
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
470
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
511
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
449
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
420
10,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
474
11,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
563
12,900
# Students in 10th Grade:
538
11,906
# Students in 11th Grade:
403
10,346
# Students in 12th Grade:
416
9,982
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,262 is higher than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,287 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,262
$20,375
Spending / Student
$19,287
$18,450
Best Capital School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hartly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Grades: K-4
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
North Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1980
Grades: K-4
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Dover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
Rank: #99.
South Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1690
Grades: K-4
| 610 students
Rank: #1010.
William Henry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Grades: 5-6
| 857 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
East Dover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1655
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Towne Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Grades: K-4
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: PK
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-4899
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-4899
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-4899
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 857-4899
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capital School District?
Capital School District manages 15 public schools serving 6,396 students.
What is the rank of Capital School District?
Capital School District is ranked #30 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Capital School District?
53% of Capital School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capital School District?
Capital School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What is Capital School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,287 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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