Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lewes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lewes Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lewes Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#12 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
7%
31%
White
73%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
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 Lewes Elementary School's ranking?
Lewes Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lewes Elementary School often compared to?
Lewes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Love Creek Elementary School, Rehoboth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lewes Elementary School?
570 students attend Lewes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lewes Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewes Elementary School?
Lewes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewes Elementary School offer ?
Lewes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewes Elementary School part of?
Lewes Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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