Star Hill Elementary School

Public PK-K

594 Voshells Mill/Star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901-6121

(302) 697-6117

District: Caesar Rodney School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,977

Students who attend Star Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
High:	Caesar Rodney High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.9%

African American:

27.2%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Star Hill Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.78. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), African American (27.2%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School is 21, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Caesar Rodney School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Star Hill Elementary School is $11,977. 4 elementary schools in the Caesar Rodney School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Star Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Caesar Rodney School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caesar Rodney School District 6^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Star Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile
2011	88.76	6^th	91	93.4%
2012	76.07	21^st	90	76.7%
2013	76.96	19^th	91	79.1%
2015	79.13	19^th	108	82.4%
2016	93.06	4^th	86	95.3%
2017	92.78	4^th	86	95.3%
2018	70.13	25^th	85	70.6%
2019	77.88	20^th	105	81.0%
2021	40.78	52^nd	95	45.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.06	19^th	92	79.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.33	21^st	99	78.8%
2021	50.20	27^th	67	59.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	78.37	16^th	99	83.8%
2021	32.24	46^th	67	31.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.57	26^th	72	63.9%

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Rank History for White students at Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	71.38	22^nd	82	73.2%
2021	19.58	60^th	65	7.7%

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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Star Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	191	80	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	286
1989	210	82	4	6	1	n/a	n/a	303
1990	223	91	7	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	325
1991	222	73	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	304
1992	215	84	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	311
1993	227	89	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	326
1994	231	114	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	357
1995	237	68	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	319
1996	237	68	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	319
1997	277	128	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	427
1998	292	131	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	439
1999	196	80	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	289
2000	216	84	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	313
2001	196	86	6	11	0	n/a	n/a	299
2002	192	78	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	290
2003	192	78	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	290
2004	318	104	8	18	2	n/a	n/a	450
2005	359	120	11	22	2	n/a	n/a	514
2006	365	132	11	23	5	n/a	n/a	536
2007	303	137	8	18	5	n/a	n/a	471
2008	321	166	8	21	2	n/a	n/a	518
2009	305	180	12	17	2	n/a	n/a	516
2010	292	153	15	21	4	n/a	n/a	485
2011	283	148	15	26	4	0	0	476
2012	304	152	16	44	6	0	6	528
2013	327	103	7	41	3	0	25	506
2014	300	110	5	42	2	0	29	488
2015	291	121	5	44	2	0	32	495
2016	287	107	6	44	1	0	31	476
2017	275	106	4	51	1	0	28	465
2018	255	104	6	43	1	0	28	437
2019	265	104	9	44	1	0	25	448
2020	250	102	10	38	1	0	27	428
2021	319	110	7	39	0	0	38	513
2022	91	72	4	12	2	1	12	194
2023	91	40	0	8	1	1	6	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Star Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	286	15.0	19.0	32.2
1989	303	17.0	17.8	29.4
1990	325	17.0	19.1	22.5
1991	304	20.0	15.2	23.4
1992	311	21.0	14.8	27.7
1993	326	20.0	16.3	30.4
1994	357	20.0	17.8	31.9
1995	319	19.0	16.8	20.1
1996	319	19.0	16.8	20.1
1997	427	26.5	16.1	30.4
1998	439	26.5	16.6	31.2
1999	289	21.0	13.8	32.9
2000	313	25.0	12.5	35.1
2001	299	22.0	13.6	32.8
2002	290	20.0	14.5	28.3
2003	290	20.0	14.5	28.3
2004	450	27.5	16.4	27.6
2005	514	32.0	16.1	23.5
2006	536	34.0	15.8	24.1
2007	471	29.0	16.2	30.1
2008	518	30.0	17.3	27.4
2009	516	29.0	17.8	29.5
2010	485	35.0	13.8	33.8
2011	476	30.0	15.8	32.1
2012	528	31.0	17.0	37.1
2013	506	29.0	17.4	31.2
2014	488	30.0	16.2	25.8
2015	495	31.0	15.9	29.7
2016	476	29.0	16.4	27.7
2017	465	30.0	15.5	n/a
2018	437	31.0	14.0	n/a
2019	448	33.0	13.5	n/a
2020	428	31.0	13.8	n/a
2021	513	32.0	16.0	n/a
2022	194	12.0	16.1	n/a
2023	147	7.0	21.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Star Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	286	15.0	19.0	32.2
1989	303	17.0	17.8	29.4
1990	325	17.0	19.1	22.5
1991	304	20.0	15.2	23.4
1992	311	21.0	14.8	27.7
1993	326	20.0	16.3	30.4
1994	357	20.0	17.8	31.9
1995	319	19.0	16.8	20.1
1996	319	19.0	16.8	20.1
1997	427	26.5	16.1	30.4
1998	439	26.5	16.6	31.2
1999	289	21.0	13.8	32.9
2000	313	25.0	12.5	35.1
2001	299	22.0	13.6	32.8
2002	290	20.0	14.5	28.3
2003	290	20.0	14.5	28.3
2004	450	27.5	16.4	27.6
2005	514	32.0	16.1	23.5
2006	536	34.0	15.8	24.1
2007	471	29.0	16.2	30.1
2008	518	30.0	17.3	27.4
2009	516	29.0	17.8	29.5
2010	485	35.0	13.8	33.8
2011	476	30.0	15.8	32.1
2012	528	31.0	17.0	37.1
2013	506	29.0	17.4	31.2
2014	488	30.0	16.2	25.8
2015	495	31.0	15.9	29.7
2016	476	29.0	16.4	27.7
2017	465	30.0	15.5	n/a
2018	437	31.0	14.0	n/a
2019	448	33.0	13.5	n/a
2020	428	31.0	13.8	n/a
2021	513	32.0	16.0	n/a
2022	194	12.0	16.1	n/a
2023	147	7.0	21.0	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Star Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (5.1%)	$11,460 (95.7%)	$11,977

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Star Hill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Star Hill Elementary School)	69.5	26.3	43.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)	65.5	45	20.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	50.5	40	10.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Star Hill Elementary School)	73.2	31.6	41.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)	61.4	47	14.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	53	41.4	11.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	147	67.2%
African American	104	40	61.5%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	0	100%
Hispanic	44	8	81.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	265	91	65.7%
Two or More Races	25	6	76%

Schools Near Star Hill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Star Hill Elementary School	Public	PK-K	594 Voshells Mill/Star Hill Ro	Dover	19901	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 697-6117	147	7	21.0		91 (61.9%)	40 (27.2%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)								(n/a)								$11,977	$609	$11,460
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School	Public	1-5	3874 Upper King Road	Dover	19904	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 697-3205	461	32	14.4		184 (39.9%)	161 (34.9%)	65 (14.1%)	14 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.6%)	32.1	72^nd of 106 public elementary schools	32.1%		36.1	66^th of 103 public elementary schools	35.9%	6	13.8	36.3	31.5	35.6	29.2	32.1	30.9	$13,676	$1,316	$12,790
Allen Frear Elementary School	Public	1-5	238 Sorghum Mill Road	Camden	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 697-3279	672	48	14.0		367 (54.6%)	156 (23.2%)	55 (8.2%)	32 (4.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (8.8%)	88.6	10^th of 106 public elementary schools	90.6%		86.6	13^th of 103 public elementary schools	87.4%	3	43.0	51.5	48.9	76.4	61.2	61.1	64.8	$10,213	$564	$10,092
W. B. Simpson Elementary School	Public	1-5	5 Old North Road	Camden	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 697-3207	571	39	14.6		347 (60.8%)	96 (16.8%)	50 (8.8%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (11.2%)	66.4	28^th of 106 public elementary schools	73.6%		66	30^th of 103 public elementary schools	70.9%	2	30.0	43.5	47.5	54.2	43.5	57.6	36.6	$10,252	$726	$9,651
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center	Public	2-5	5 Old North Road	Camden	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 697-3504	28	6	4.6		12 (42.9%)	8 (28.6%)	3 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.9%)								(n/a)								$55,358	$1,989	$66,286
David E. Robinson Elementary School	Public	1-5	1038 Briarbush road	Wyoming	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 698-4230	522	40	13.0		273 (52.3%)	136 (26.1%)	51 (9.8%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.6%)	44.9	54^th of 106 public elementary schools	49.1%					(n/a)	20.8	44.1	33.6	31.1	46.2	31.9	33.3
W. Reily Brown Elementary School	Public	1-5	360 Webbs Lane	Dover	19904	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 697-2101	540	40	13.5		209 (38.7%)	179 (33.1%)	78 (14.4%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (11.5%)	31	73^rd of 106 public elementary schools	31.1%		23.5	77^th of 103 public elementary schools	25.2%	4	22.5	34.0	27.8	41.4	28.6	23.2	24.3	$11,799	$1,350	$10,716
Major George S. Welch Elementary School	Public	K-5	3100 Hawthorne Drive	Dover	19901	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 674-9080	353	33	10.6		232 (65.7%)	37 (10.5%)	28 (7.9%)	15 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.3%)	95.3	3^rd of 106 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.4	4^th of 103 public elementary schools	96.1%	1	47.7	66.7	67.2	84.1	64.7	63.9	59.1	$18,374	$14,757	$3,484
South Dover Elementary School	Public	K-4	955 South State Street	Dover	19901	Kent County	Capital School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 672-1980	610	38	16.0		89 (14.6%)	347 (56.9%)	101 (16.6%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (10.7%)	11.7	98^th of 106 public elementary schools	7.5%		16.8	83^rd of 103 public elementary schools	19.4%	15		23.8	18.4		19.8	18.3		$13,243	$1,432	$12,252
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center	Public	K	11 East Walnut	Magnolia	19962	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 335-5039	523	34	15.3		240 (45.9%)	156 (29.8%)	60 (11.5%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (10.7%)								(n/a)								$13,054	$1,304	$12,037

Frequently Asked Questions about Star Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Star Hill Elementary School?

Students at Star Hill Elementary School are 62% White, 27% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Star Hill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Star Hill Elementary School.

What district is Star Hill Elementary School in?

Caesar Rodney School District

What schools do graduates of Star Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Star Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
High : Caesar Rodney High School

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