Serving 506 students in grades 1-5, W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W. Reily Brown Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. Reily Brown Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
44%
31%
White
31%
38%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. Reily Brown Elementary School's ranking?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are W. Reily Brown Elementary School often compared to?
W. Reily Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School, Academy Of Dover Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
506 students attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of W. Reily Brown Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. Reily Brown Elementary School?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does W. Reily Brown Elementary School offer ?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. Reily Brown Elementary School part of?
W. Reily Brown Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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