Serving 668 students in grades 1-5, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's student population of 668 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ross (Lulu M.) 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 Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#72 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
23%
31%
White
47%
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
45%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Millsboro Elementary School, W. Reily Brown Elementary School, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
668 students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offer ?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School part of?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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