Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center serves 201 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- 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 201 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center is 0.65, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
26%
31%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
201 students attend Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center?
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 13:1, 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 / 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)
Schools closed / offices open
August 29, 2025 (Friday)
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