Mispillion Elementary

311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963

mes.milfordschooldistrict.org/

568 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Mispillion Elementary School, located on Lovers Lane in Milford, Delaware, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Milford School District. As a dedicated elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and structured environment for students in their early academic years. The school is committed to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, aligning its curriculum with the standards of the Milford School District. Through its digital presence, Mispillion Elementary provides families with essential resources, including school calendars, faculty contacts, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of collaboration between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures the unique potential of every child in the Milford area.

568

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mispillion Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	140
Black	164
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
232 (40.8%)
Black
164 (28.9%)
Hispanic
140 (24.6%)
Two or More
25 (4.4%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
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:	Milford School District
Phone:	(302)424-5800
Website:	http://mes.milfordschooldistrict.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
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 1 114

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 120