Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School in Milford, DE

At a glance

Reported students

540

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–01

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware elementary enrollment

70th percentile

Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

630.5

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School: 540 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

17.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. 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: 491
Teachers (FTE): 31
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Milford. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Milford School District. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.

Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the Delaware median of 13.7:1 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 (43%) and Black (29.1%). English learners represent 20.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 20.8%
Students with disabilities: 14.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White43%
Hispanic19.8%
Black29.1%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Mispillion Elementary

Elementary · Grades 02–04

568 reported students

Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood

Elementary · Grades PK–01

438 reported students

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–04

693 reported students

Milford Central Academy

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,013 reported students

Milford Senior High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,271 reported students

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Public schools near Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary 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
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	693	1.2 mi
Mispillion Elementary Elementary · Milford School District	02–04	568	1.3 mi
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood Elementary · Milford School District	PK–01	438	3.6 mi
Lake Forest East Elementary School Elementary · Lake Forest School District	KG–03	353	6.4 mi
Lake Forest Central Elementary School Elementary · Lake Forest School District	04–05	604	8.1 mi
Lake Forest South Elementary School Elementary · Lake Forest School District	KG–03	407	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

What grades does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School serve?

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milford School District.

How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 491 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 540 students and 31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milford School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School in?

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is part of Milford School District, based in Milford, DE, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School (1.2 mi), Mispillion Elementary (1.3 mi), Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.