Ennis (Howard T.) School

26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947

(302)856-1930

www.he.irsd.k12.de.us

340 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Howard T. Ennis School, located in Georgetown, Delaware, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Indian River School District. It is dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, providing a supportive and therapeutic environment that focuses on individualized instruction. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of its student population, often incorporating life-skills training and intensive support services to help students achieve their highest level of independence.

Beyond its core educational program, the school is known for its highly structured and compassionate approach, featuring a team of professionals—including special education teachers, therapists, and support staff—who work collaboratively to create personalized learning plans. By fostering a safe and inclusive community, the Howard T. Ennis School strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop essential life skills and reach meaningful milestones in a setting specifically tailored to their unique developmental pathways.

340

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ennis (Howard T.) School
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	118
Black	58
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
146 (42.9%)
Hispanic
118 (34.7%)
Black
58 (17.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.7%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian River School District
Phone:	(302)856-1930
Website:	http://www.he.irsd.k12.de.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.3
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

Pre-Kindergarten 87

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 15