Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Milford, Delaware 19963 · Milford School District
#69 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#22610 of 50,301 nationally
About Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is a public elementary located in Milford, in the Milford School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades 1–5. In 2025 it enrolled 540 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 69th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 540.
There are 5 schools in Milford; Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Milford Senior High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,271 students · 1.1 km away
Milford Central Academy
Milford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 1.2 km away
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
693 students · 1.9 km away
Mispillion Elementary
Milford · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
568 students · 2.1 km away
Morris (Evelyn I.) Early Childhood
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
438 students · 5.8 km away
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Frederica · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students · 10 km away
Lake Forest High School
Felton · Public high · Grades 9–12
951 students · 13 km away
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
604 students · 13 km away
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Harrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students · 13 km away
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Harrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
407 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
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532 students
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
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549 students
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
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529 students
Silver Lake Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
552 students
Brick Mill Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
524 students
Rehoboth Elementary School
Rehoboth Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School a good school?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #69 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks #69 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #22610 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School had 540 students in 2025.
Is Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.