At a glance
Reported students
317
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
597
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School: 317 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
24:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Wilmington. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Brandywine School District. NCES reports 317 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 combined / other schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 156 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, above the Delaware median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.6%) and Black (35.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
- 1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.6%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black35.3%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brandywine School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
322 reported students
Maple Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Forwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Lombardy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Carrcroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Lancashire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
510 reported students
Public schools near Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First State School Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | 03–12 | 21 | 4.9 mi |
| Odyssey Charter School Other · Charter · Odyssey Charter School | KG–12 | 2,286 | 5.7 mi |
| Douglass School Other · Christina School District | 01–12 | 119 | 6.4 mi |
| Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS Other · Charter · Chester Charter Scholars Academy CS | KG–12 | 701 | 6.8 mi |
| The Colwyck Center Other · Colonial School District | PK–PK | 222 | 9.4 mi |
| Leach (John G.) School Other · Colonial School District | PK–12 | 95 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
What grades does Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School serve?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Brandywine School District.
How many students attend Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School reported 317 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 317 students and 13.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brandywine School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School in?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is part of Brandywine School District, based in Wilmington, DE, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include First State School (4.9 mi), Odyssey Charter School (5.7 mi), Douglass School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.