Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 210 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
22%
31%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
210 students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offer ?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center part of?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
View the Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Schools closed / offices open
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Schools / offices closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Last day PreK
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
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