Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lancashire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 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-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Lancashire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Lancashire Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Lancashire 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 Lancashire 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
#54 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
27%
31%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Lancashire Elementary School is ranked #54 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Lancashire Elementary School often compared to?
Lancashire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lancashire Elementary School?
514 students attend Lancashire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lancashire Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lancashire Elementary School?
Lancashire Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lancashire Elementary School offer ?
Lancashire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lancashire Elementary School part of?
Lancashire Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District.
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