For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,491 students in Capital School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Capital School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
14 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
6,491 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
349 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Capital School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
20%
% Black
54%
31%
% White
20%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,878 is higher than the state median of $20,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is higher than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$123 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,878
$20,276
Spending / Student
$19,005
$18,361
Best Capital School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 College Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Hartly Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
South Dover Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 South State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1980
Gr: K-4 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Dover High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
852 South Little Creek Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Towne Point Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
629 Buckson Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1590
Gr: K-4 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
William Henry Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1622
Gr: 5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: PK | 145 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Patrick Lynn Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Capital School District?
Capital School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,491 students.
What is the rank of Capital School District?
Capital School District is ranked #28 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Capital School District?
54% of Capital School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Capital School District?
Capital School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Capital School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,005 is higher than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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