District Overview
Located in Wilmington, Delaware, at 1311 Brandywine Boulevard, the Brandywine School District is an open, traditional public school system serving a vibrant community situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Operating 17 individual schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As documented in the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Brandywine serves a diverse student body of 10,349 enrolled learners, composed of 4,136 White, 3,920 Black, 1,002 Hispanic, 643 Asian, 587 multiracial, 49 American Indian, and 12 Pacific Islander students. Enrollment remains steady across all grade levels, beginning with 317 pre-kindergarten children and averaging roughly 700 to 800 students per grade through senior high school.

To support its extensive student body and academic programs, the Brandywine School District maintains a robust operational workforce totaling over 2,604 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional framework is anchored by nearly 1,490 FTE classroom teachers and 160 FTE instructional aides, complemented by a dedicated support staff of over 954 FTE personnel who manage administrative, counseling, and facility needs across all 17 campuses. This substantial staffing context highlights the district's capacity to deliver specialized resources and comprehensive student services. Parents, community members, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings can reach out directly by phone at (302) 793-5000 or visit their official portal at www.brandywineschools.org.
17
Total Schools
10,349
Total Students
1,489.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brandywine School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,136
Hispanic1,002
Black3,920
Asian643
Two or More587
American Indian49
Pacific Islander12
  • White
    4,136 (40.0%)
  • Black
    3,920 (37.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1,002 (9.7%)
  • Asian
    643 (6.2%)
  • Two or More
    587 (5.7%)
  • American Indian
    49 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    12 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Brandywine School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary8
Middle3
High3
Other3
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:17
Students:10,349*
Teachers (FTE):1,489.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Brandywine School District
Found 17 Schools