Sussex Consortium

17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958

www.edlinesites.net/pages/Sussex_Consortium

439 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The **Sussex Consortium**, located in Lewes, Delaware, is a specialized educational program operating under the Cape Henlopen School District. It is specifically designed to provide comprehensive, individualized services for students with autism spectrum disorder and other related developmental disabilities. By utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the school focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and functional independence, ensuring that each student receives a tailored curriculum that meets their unique cognitive and behavioral needs.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the Sussex Consortium serves as a vital community resource by emphasizing collaborative partnerships between educators, therapists, and families. The program integrates evidence-based practices—such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and speech/occupational therapies—within a supportive, inclusive environment. Through its specialized facility and commitment to student-centered programming, the Consortium aims to equip its students with the essential skills required to succeed both within the school system and in their transition to post-secondary life.

439

Total Students

86.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex Consortium
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	68
Black	49
Asian	4
Two or More	21

White
297 (67.7%)
Hispanic
68 (15.5%)
Black
49 (11.2%)
Two or More
21 (4.8%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Cape Henlopen School District
Phone:	(302)645-7210
Website:	http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Sussex_Consortium
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 149

Kindergarten 22

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 22