Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Summary:

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Milford School District in Milford, Delaware, with a student population of 484. The school has a racial makeup that is predominantly White (46.49%) and African American (29.55%), with smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 27th out of 86 Delaware elementary schools in 2015-2016 to its current ranking of 70th out of 106 schools in 2023-2024. The school consistently underperforms the Milford School District and the state of Delaware in terms of proficiency rates on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.42% to 40.22% across different grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2017-2018 to 24.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary and Mispillion Elementary schools.

The school's performance data suggests significant racial disparities in academic achievement, with Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranking relatively high for Hispanic and African American students but much lower for White students. This indicates that the school may need to focus on addressing these achievement gaps. Additionally, the school's declining performance over the years suggests that there may be systemic issues that need to be addressed, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or resource allocation, in order to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 449 North Street
       Milford, DE  19963-1199


(302) 422-1630

District: Milford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,813 Help


Students who attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Milford Central Academy
High:    Milford Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
African American:
30.4%
Hispanic:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Milford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), African American (30.4%), Hispanic (17.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is 14.7. 2 elementary schools in the Milford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School is $12,813, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Milford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School 70th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Milford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Milford School District 22nd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 43.47 59th 91 35.2%
2012 86.41 8th 90 91.1%
2013 81.12 14th 91 84.6%
2014 80.77 9th 36 75.0%
2015 67.10 35th 108 67.6%
2016 70.03 27th 86 68.6%
2017 63.57 30th 86 65.1%
2018 48.64 48th 85 43.5%
2019 55.68 53rd 105 49.5%
2021 17.39 81st 95 14.7%
2022 25.24 75th 104 27.9%
2023 41.53 61st 103 40.8%
2024 33.19 70th 106 34.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.05 20th 29 31.0%
2024 61.56 6th 15 60.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.96 35th 92 62.0%
2021 33.80 13th 18 27.8%
2022 38.99 40th 62 35.5%
2023 47.25 31st 66 53.0%
2024 33.09 48th 66 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.80 52nd 99 47.5%
2021 18.16 60th 67 10.4%
2022 21.19 75th 90 16.7%
2023 31.91 65th 89 27.0%
2024 28.06 68th 97 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.35 46th 99 53.5%
2021 7.66 65th 67 3.0%
2022 17.83 79th 90 12.2%
2023 34.22 56th 89 37.1%
2024 24.38 78th 97 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.38 39th 72 45.8%
2023 47.15 31st 60 48.3%
2024 53.91 24th 62 61.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.45 17th 37 54.1%
2023 71.92 9th 42 78.6%
2024 62.20 11th 37 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.21 32nd 82 61.0%
2021 9.54 64th 65 1.5%
2022 19.63 65th 75 13.3%
2023 21.98 63rd 70 10.0%
2024 25.12 61st 73 16.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 462 212 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1989 466 198 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1990 527 220 2 17 n/a n/a n/a 0 766
1991 484 201 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1992 479 178 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 428 184 0 19 5 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 395 176 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 378 158 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 378 158 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 348 159 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 339 164 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 333 173 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 311 184 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 290 174 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 352 187 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2003 352 187 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2004 329 188 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 298 166 5 59 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2006 384 164 10 66 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 383 170 11 68 5 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 380 154 16 77 5 n/a n/a 0 632
2009 372 161 17 65 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2010 358 165 13 75 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 355 171 9 87 2 0 12 0 636
2012 286 145 5 70 1 0 7 0 514
2013 264 115 2 97 1 1 44 0 524
2014 249 135 3 101 3 1 33 0 525
2015 243 140 4 102 3 0 31 0 523
2016 235 141 5 107 3 1 33 0 525
2017 238 149 5 106 3 0 25 0 526
2018 220 150 6 95 2 0 22 0 495
2019 259 149 9 90 1 0 22 0 530
2020 248 143 8 80 2 0 21 0 502
2021 211 138 6 87 1 0 21 0 464
2022 223 153 5 86 1 0 20 0 488
2023 225 143 3 89 1 0 23 0 484
2024 230 153 3 86 1 0 30 0 503

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 37.0 18.7 25.8
1989 677 34.0 19.9 23.2
1990 766 34.0 22.5 27.7
1991 702 36.5 19.2 25.8
1992 668 36.5 18.3 24.7
1993 636 37.5 17.0 30.7
1994 587 38.5 15.2 42.8
1995 565 38.5 14.7 37.5
1996 565 38.5 14.7 37.5
1997 539 38.5 14.0 41
1998 535 37.5 14.3 39.3
1999 525 36.5 14.4 41.9
2000 509 40.1 12.7 44
2001 490 36.0 13.6 43.3
2002 574 43.0 13.3 45.1
2003 574 43.0 13.3 45.1
2004 567 41.0 13.8 46.2
2005 530 38.0 13.9 44.3
2006 626 41.0 15.3 43
2007 637 40.0 15.9 41.6
2008 632 43.0 14.7 41.9
2009 617 43.0 14.3 50.2
2010 612 42.0 14.5 54.4
2011 636 40.0 15.9 56
2012 514 32.0 16.0 65.4
2013 524 30.0 17.4 65.1
2014 525 28.0 18.7 56.2
2015 523 31.0 16.8 52
2016 525 33.0 15.9 56.8
2017 526 32.0 16.4 n/a
2018 495 32.0 15.4 n/a
2019 530 33.0 16.0 n/a
2020 502 34.0 14.7 n/a
2021 464 33.0 14.0 n/a
2022 488 33.0 14.7 n/a
2023 484 32.0 15.1 n/a
2024 503 34.0 14.7 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 Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 695 37.0 18.7 25.8
1989 677 34.0 19.9 23.2
1990 766 34.0 22.5 27.7
1991 702 36.5 19.2 25.8
1992 668 36.5 18.3 24.7
1993 636 37.5 17.0 30.7
1994 587 38.5 15.2 42.8
1995 565 38.5 14.7 37.5
1996 565 38.5 14.7 37.5
1997 539 38.5 14.0 41
1998 535 37.5 14.3 39.3
1999 525 36.5 14.4 41.9
2000 509 40.1 12.7 44
2001 490 36.0 13.6 43.3
2002 574 43.0 13.3 45.1
2003 574 43.0 13.3 45.1
2004 567 41.0 13.8 46.2
2005 530 38.0 13.9 44.3
2006 626 41.0 15.3 43
2007 637 40.0 15.9 41.6
2008 632 43.0 14.7 41.9
2009 617 43.0 14.3 50.2
2010 612 42.0 14.5 54.4
2011 636 40.0 15.9 56
2012 514 32.0 16.0 65.4
2013 524 30.0 17.4 65.1
2014 525 28.0 18.7 56.2
2015 523 31.0 16.8 52
2016 525 33.0 15.9 56.8
2017 526 32.0 16.4 n/a
2018 495 32.0 15.4 n/a
2019 530 33.0 16.0 n/a
2020 502 34.0 14.7 n/a
2021 464 33.0 14.0 n/a
2022 488 33.0 14.7 n/a
2023 484 32.0 15.1 n/a
2024 503 34.0 14.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,286 (10.0%) $11,083 (86.5%) $12,813

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Banneker (Benjamin) 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 103 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)4938.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)48.831.2
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)63.538.5
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)53.133.1
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)43.129.4
 13.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)55.935.9
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)46.630.5
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)55.835.4
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)70.850.6
 20.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Milford School District)64.639.4
 25.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School)49.232.6
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Milford School District)52.325.8
 26.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students530484
 8.7%
African American149143
 4%
American Indian11
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic9089
 1.1%
Pacific Islander00
White259225
 13.1%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School.

Students at Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School are 46% White, 30% African American, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milford Central Academy
High : Milford Senior High School

Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School ranks 70th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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