East Millsboro Elementary School

29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966

www.em.irsd.k12.de.us

820 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Millsboro Elementary School, located on Iron Branch Road in Millsboro, Delaware, is a key part of the Indian River School District. The school serves a local student population with a commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, the institution focuses on foundational education, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a vital component of the Millsboro community, East Millsboro Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving students, parents, and teachers in the learning process. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive curriculum to encourage student engagement and academic achievement, while also offering various programs and initiatives designed to promote social-emotional well-being. For families looking for more specific information on academic calendars, school policies, or community resources, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.

820

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Millsboro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	185
Black	133
Asian	19
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
426 (52.0%)
Hispanic
185 (22.6%)
Black
133 (16.2%)
Two or More
53 (6.5%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Indian River School District
Phone:	(302)934-3222
Website:	http://www.em.irsd.k12.de.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
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

Kindergarten 119

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 169

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 149