At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware middle enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 38 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554.5
Frederick D Thomas Middle School: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Lewes. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Cape Henlopen School District. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 38 middle schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 671.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Delaware median of 14.9:1 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 (67.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frederick D Thomas Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.4%
- Hispanic14.6%
- Black6.9%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.2%
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.
Other schools in Cape Henlopen School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beacon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
427 reported students
Mariner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
552 reported students
Sussex Consortium
Other · Grades PK–12
439 reported students
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Rehoboth Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Milton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
582 reported students
Public schools near Frederick D Thomas Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 620 | 0.1 mi |
| Cape Henlopen High School High · Cape Henlopen School District | 09–12 | 1,889 | 0.7 mi |
| Love Creek Elementary School Elementary · Cape Henlopen School District | KG–05 | 631 | 3.6 mi |
| Beacon Middle School Middle · Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 427 | 3.7 mi |
| Sussex Consortium Other · Cape Henlopen School District | PK–12 | 439 | 4.7 mi |
| Mariner Middle School Middle · Cape Henlopen School District | 06–08 | 552 | 8.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frederick D Thomas Middle School
What grades does Frederick D Thomas Middle School serve?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Cape Henlopen School District.
How many students attend Frederick D Thomas Middle School?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School reported 451 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 38 Delaware middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frederick D Thomas Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 451 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frederick D Thomas Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cape Henlopen School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Frederick D Thomas Middle School in?
Frederick D Thomas Middle School is part of Cape Henlopen School District, based in Lewes, DE, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frederick D Thomas Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lewes Elementary School (0.1 mi), Cape Henlopen High School (0.7 mi), Love Creek Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.