Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School

Brandywine School District
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
317 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Charles W. Bush Pre-School, located at 2523 Berwyn Road in Wilmington, Delaware, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Brandywine School District. The school is dedicated to providing early childhood education services tailored to meet the diverse developmental needs of young children. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic and social foundation for its students during their most critical formative years.

As a dedicated early childhood center, Bush Pre-School emphasizes inclusive learning strategies and school readiness. Through its partnership with the Brandywine School District, the institution utilizes district resources and certified instructional approaches to support early learners, including those who may require specialized education services. The school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages curiosity, play-based learning, and positive social interaction, preparing children for a successful transition into their primary school years.
317
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
24.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    173 (54.6%)
  • Black
    112 (35.3%)
  • Asian
    16 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Brandywine School District
Phone: (302)479-1617
Website: http://de50000195.schoolwires.net/bush
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.0
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
Pre-Kindergarten 317
Gender Ratio
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