Lewes Elementary School
Regular School · Lewes, DE
Lewes Elementary School is a regular school school in Lewes, Delaware, serving grades KG–05 with 620 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 69% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 98 | 16% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 6% |
| Asian | 9 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 620 | 295M / 325F |
English Language Learners: 76 (12% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% +29.2pp | 28.8% | 223 |
| Reading Proficiency | 60.0% +15.5pp | 44.5% | 222 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-44% | — | 74 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 620 | 100% |
Contact & Location
820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
Phone: (302)645-7748
http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Richard_A__Shields_Elementary_Other Schools in District
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Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 19958) → CensusDepth.com
- Delaware population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Delaware teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
100017000036
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD