Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School

200 Brennan Boulevard
Bear, DE 19701

www.olivebloss.org/

499 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Olive B. Loss Elementary School, located in Bear, Delaware, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Appoquinimink School District. Named in honor of Olive B. Loss, a dedicated educator and long-time community figure, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment for its students. The school places a heavy emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, involving active participation from parents, teachers, and local stakeholders to create a comprehensive educational experience. Beyond the core curriculum, the school encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to promote social-emotional growth and well-rounded development. By focusing on both individual student needs and the collective school culture, Olive B. Loss Elementary strives to remain a foundational pillar for families in the Bear community.

499

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	38
Black	100
Asian	145
Two or More	37
American Indian	4

White
175 (35.1%)
Asian
145 (29.1%)
Black
100 (20.0%)
Hispanic
38 (7.6%)
Two or More
37 (7.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Appoquinimink School District
Phone:	(302)832-1343
Website:	http://www.olivebloss.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 107