Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963

re.milfordschooldistrict.org/

693 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, located in Milford, Delaware, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Milford School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in grades kindergarten through fifth. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character-building initiatives, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community pride and responsibility.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Lulu M. Ross Elementary integrates technology and collaborative teaching practices to meet the unique needs of its learners. The school places a high value on home-school partnerships, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the staff works to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to excel, reflecting the broader mission of the Milford School District to provide high-quality education for all children in the community.

693

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	192
Black	156
Asian	5
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
295 (42.6%)
Hispanic
192 (27.7%)
Black
156 (22.5%)
Two or More
44 (6.3%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)422-1640
Website:	http://re.milfordschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	693
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 1 151

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 125