Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

449 North Street
Milford, DE 19963

be.milfordschooldistrict.org

540 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Benjamin Banneker Elementary School, located in Milford, Delaware, serves as a primary educational institution within the Milford School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its diverse student population. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its academic mission, Banneker Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating character and a sense of belonging among its students. The school actively encourages parental and community involvement to enrich the educational experience, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel valued and motivated. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a commitment to inclusive practices, the school functions as a cornerstone of the Milford community, helping to build a strong foundation for its students' long-term educational journeys.

540

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	107
Black	157
Asian	6
Two or More	38

White
232 (43.0%)
Black
157 (29.1%)
Hispanic
107 (19.8%)
Two or More
38 (7.0%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)

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:	Milford School District
Phone:	(302)422-1630
Website:	http://be.milfordschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 3 102

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 99