Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Selbyville, DE Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant Seaford, DE SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
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Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville, DE 19975
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (95)
297
Students
25.0
Teachers
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
(302)436-1040
Phone
http://www.ps.irsd.k12.de.us
Website

Located in Selbyville, DELAWARE (ZIP 19975), Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades KG–05 in the Indian River School District district.

Key statistics: 297 students enrolled; a 11.9:1 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
297.0
State avg: 473.0
▼ 37% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.88:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 14% better
School Details
School Name
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100068000088
State School ID
DE-36-740
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
41 Bethany Road
City
Selbyville
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19975
County
Sussex County
Metro Area
Seaford, DE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10020
State Leg. Lower
10041
Latitude
38.4615
Longitude
-75.21521
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
297
Total Students
👩‍🏫
25.0
Teachers FTE
📐
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
25.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)25.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 82 27.6%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Indian River School District
LEAID
1000680
State LEA ID
DE-36
Phone
(302)436-1000
Website
http://www.irsd.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Selbyville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$217,795K
Federal Revenue
$21,658K
State Revenue
$123,941K
Local Revenue
$72,196K
Total Expenditure
$258,765K
Instruction Exp.
$116,406K
Support Services
$85,291K
Other Current Exp.
$7,452K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School

1
Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville · Middle
0.3 mi
2
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Selbyville · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Indian River Intensive Learning Center
Selbyville · High
0.6 mi
4
SCOPE - South
Frankford · Ungraded
3.6 mi
5
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center
Frankford · Not reported
4.1 mi
6
Showell Elementary
Berlin · Elementary
5.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
297 students are enrolled at Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School have?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School has 25.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School serve?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School a charter school?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School located in?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is located in the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School belong to?
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is part of the Indian River School District school district.
How much does Indian River School District spend per student?
The Indian River School District district spends approximately $871,262,626 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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