Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School

3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904

www.crk12.org/Domain/16

487 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is a public school located in Dover, Delaware, and serves as part of the Caesar Rodney School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation for its students through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community where educators, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage lifelong learning and personal growth.

In addition to its focus on academic excellence, Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary offers various programs designed to nurture the diverse needs and interests of its student body. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors. Through active parental involvement and a commitment to maintaining high standards, the school remains a vital pillar of the Dover community, dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential.

487

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	55
Black	144
Asian	7
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
248 (50.9%)
Black
144 (29.6%)
Hispanic
55 (11.3%)
Two or More
32 (6.6%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Caesar Rodney School District
Phone:	(302)697-3205
Website:	http://www.crk12.org/Domain/16
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 1 120

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70