H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Milton, DE Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Seaford, DE SchoolScore™ A+ (97.4)
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H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Milton, DE 19968
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (97.4)
506
Students
40.0
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(302)684-8522
Phone
http://www.capehenlopenschools.com/hob
Website

H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is a public school administered by the Cape Henlopen School District district in Milton, DELAWARE, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 506 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
506.0
State avg: 473.0
▲ 7% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.65:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 9% better
School Details
School Name
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100017000030
State School ID
DE-17-710
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
402 Mulberry Street
City
Milton
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19968
County
Sussex County
Metro Area
Seaford, DE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10006
State Leg. Lower
10020
Latitude
38.78066
Longitude
-75.31875
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
506
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 94 18.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Cape Henlopen School District
LEAID
1000170
State LEA ID
DE-17
Phone
(302)645-6686
Website
http://www.capehenlopenschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lewes
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$153,849K
Federal Revenue
$10,786K
State Revenue
$80,357K
Local Revenue
$62,706K
Total Expenditure
$160,999K
Instruction Exp.
$69,965K
Support Services
$57,039K
Other Current Exp.
$4,225K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

1
Milton Elementary School
Milton · Elementary
0.6 mi
2
Mariner Middle School
Milton · Middle
1.2 mi
3
Sussex Consortium
Lewes · Other
5.2 mi
4
Sussex Academy
Georgetown · Other
6.4 mi
5
North Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Elementary
6.8 mi
6
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Elementary
7.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend H. O. Brittingham Elementary School?
506 students are enrolled at H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does H. O. Brittingham Elementary School have?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School has 40.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does H. O. Brittingham Elementary School serve?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School a charter school?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School located in?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is located in the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does H. O. Brittingham Elementary School belong to?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is part of the Cape Henlopen School District school district.
How much does Cape Henlopen School District spend per student?
The Cape Henlopen School District district spends approximately $318,179,842 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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