Frederick Douglass Elementary School vs J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Seaford · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
456 students
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass Elementary School Seaford, Delaware | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 121 | #114 of 121 |
| National rank | #6634 of 50,301 | #46282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 456 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Seaford | Magnolia |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 17.6).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.9).
- •Frederick Douglass Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 454.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frederick Douglass Elementary School better than J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frederick Douglass Elementary School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Magnolia in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School: 456. J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass Elementary School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center rank in Delaware?
Frederick Douglass Elementary School is 14th of 121 and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).