Appoquinimink Preschool Center serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Appoquinimink Preschool Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Appoquinimink Preschool Center's student population of 150 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Appoquinimink Preschool Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
29%
31%
White
50%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
150 students attend Appoquinimink Preschool Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Appoquinimink Preschool Center students are White, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Appoquinimink Preschool Center?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Appoquinimink Preschool Center offer ?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Appoquinimink Preschool Center part of?
Appoquinimink Preschool Center is part of Appoquinimink School District.
School Calendar
View the Appoquinimink Preschool Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last day Grade K-11
June 12, 2026 (Friday)
Schools closed / offices open
August 28, 2026 (Friday)
First day of school: PreK
September 08, 2026 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed/Offices Open
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
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