Lewes Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lewes, Delaware 19958 · Cape Henlopen School District
#18 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#6891 of 50,301 nationally
About Lewes Elementary School
Lewes Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lewes, in the Cape Henlopen School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 620 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 18th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 620.
There are 5 schools in Lewes; Lewes Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)66%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Lewes Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lewes Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Frederick D Thomas Middle School
Lewes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students · 179 m away
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students · 1.2 km away
Love Creek Elementary School
Lewes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
631 students · 5.8 km away
Beacon Middle School
Lewes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students · 6.0 km away
Rehoboth Elementary School
Rehoboth Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students · 8.3 km away
Mariner Middle School
Milton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students · 14 km away
Milton Elementary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
582 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
Maurice Pritchett SR. Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
616 students
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
Hockessin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Love Creek Elementary School
Lewes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
631 students
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
Greenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
609 students
Cedar Lane Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
634 students
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
604 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lewes Elementary School a good school?
Lewes Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #18 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 Lewes Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Lewes Elementary School ranks #18 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #6891 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lewes Elementary School?
Lewes Elementary School had 620 students in 2025.
Is Lewes Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lewes Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lewes Elementary School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Lewes Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.