Serving 582 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Milton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Milton Elementary School's student population of 582 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Milton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
7%
31%
White
58%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton Elementary School's ranking?
Milton Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Milton Elementary School often compared to?
Milton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like H. O. Brittingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Milton Elementary School?
582 students attend Milton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Milton Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton Elementary School?
Milton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Milton Elementary School offer ?
Milton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton Elementary School part of?
Milton Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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