Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School

1899 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702

www.christinak12.org/BraderES

324 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Henry M. Brader Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, serves as a prominent member of the Christina School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grades are encouraged to develop both academically and socially. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to build a strong educational foundation that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Brader Elementary places a high value on community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that each child receives the necessary resources and support to succeed. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school aims to create a welcoming space where every student feels valued, motivated, and equipped to reach their full potential.

324

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	88
Black	127
Asian	8
Two or More	29

Black
127 (39.2%)
Hispanic
88 (27.2%)
White
72 (22.2%)
Two or More
29 (9.0%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)552-6200
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/BraderES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 52