Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Milford, DE Grades 01–05 Town: Fringe Dover, DE SchoolScore™ A (80.4)
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Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Milford, DE 19963
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 01–05 SchoolScore™ A (80.4)
540
Students
31.0
Teachers
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
(302)422-1630
Phone
http://be.milfordschooldistrict.org
Website

Located in Milford, DELAWARE (ZIP 19963), Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades 01–05 in the Milford School District district.

Key statistics: 540 students enrolled; a 17.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Fringe 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
540.0
State avg: 473.0
▲ 14% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.42:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▲ 25% worse
School Details
School Name
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100108000107
State School ID
DE-18-668
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
449 North Street
City
Milford
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19963
County
Kent County
Metro Area
Dover, DE
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Fringe
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10018
State Leg. Lower
10033
Latitude
38.92056
Longitude
-75.43136
Grades Offered
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
540
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 223 41.3%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Milford School District
LEAID
1001080
State LEA ID
DE-18
Phone
(302)422-1600
Website
http://milfordschooldistrict.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Milford
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$79,196K
Federal Revenue
$13,142K
State Revenue
$51,673K
Local Revenue
$14,381K
Total Expenditure
$76,525K
Instruction Exp.
$37,690K
Support Services
$27,589K
Other Current Exp.
$3,221K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

1
Milford Senior High School
Milford · High
0.7 mi
2
Milford Central Academy
Milford · Middle
0.7 mi
3
Milford Middle School
Milford · Not reported
1.2 mi
4
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Milford · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Mispillion Elementary
Milford · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Lincoln · Elementary
3.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
540 students are enrolled at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School have?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School serve?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School serves grades 01 through 05.
Is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School a charter school?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School located in?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is located in the Dover, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School belong to?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is part of the Milford School District school district.
How much does Milford School District spend per student?
The Milford School District district spends approximately $141,712,963 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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