Serving 763 students in grades 1-5, Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 51% 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: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lorewood Grove Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lorewood Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lorewood Grove Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#41 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
4%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
24%
31%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lorewood Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lorewood Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Lorewood Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brick Mill Elementary School, Old State Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
763 students attend Lorewood Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lorewood Grove Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lorewood Grove Elementary School offer ?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Lorewood Grove Elementary School part of?
Lorewood Grove Elementary School is part of Appoquinimink School District.
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