Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School vs. Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 540 students in grades 1-5, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Serving 693 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 37% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
1-5
Total Students
540 students
693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#68 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
120
151
Grade 2 Students
102
123
Grade 3 Students
102
160
Grade 4 Students
117
134
Grade 5 Students
99
125
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
20%
28%
% Black
29%
22%
% White
43%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%