Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanby Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hanby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanby Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
25%
31%
White
57%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanby Elementary School's ranking?
Hanby Elementary School is ranked #70 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Hanby Elementary School often compared to?
Hanby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancashire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Hanby Elementary School?
530 students attend Hanby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hanby Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanby Elementary School?
Hanby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hanby Elementary School offer ?
Hanby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hanby Elementary School part of?
Hanby Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District.
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