Lewes Elementary School

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Lewes Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

820 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

Cape Henlopen School District

570 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Nauman, Jennifer

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
60%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 43
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

530:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.4%	Male 47.4%
White 68.2%	Hispanic 15.7%
Black 8.5%	Two or more races 6%
Asian 1.5%

School Rankings

#6 Best Public ES Teachers in Delaware

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

9/25/2018

wonderful everyone was vary reseptive and helpful with our new experiance.

1.0 parent

6/28/2018

Bulling for lower income children happens more often than this school would like you to think. Behind in the times as far as curriculum. No extra curricular activities offered like rehobeth has.

5.0 parent

6/8/2018

We had THE BEST 1st year! Can’t wait until next year-1st grade!

5.0 other

5/24/2016

The positive energy that is flowing through Shields Elementary is contagious. All the Teachers and Staff believe in bringing out the best in each child and teaches acceptance of each child uniqueness. Shields believes that music, art and physical education are an important part of a great learning e...

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List Price Range

$349K - $2.6M

Homes For Sale

486

Average Home Value

$731,921

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

22%

Average Household Income

$125,899

% of College Grads

58.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,427 Sq Ft

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Delaware Sussex County Lewes 19958

Lewes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Lewes, DE, in the Lewes neighborhood, and is served by the Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 570 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 63% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Lewes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $731,921. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cape Henlopen High School, Frederick D Thomas Middle School, Shields Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lewes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lewes Elementary School.

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