W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Summary:

W. Reily Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dover, Delaware, serving 540 students in grades 1-5 and part of the Caesar Rodney School District, which is ranked 6th out of 32 districts in the state.

While the school has a diverse student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than nearby schools like Allen Frear Elementary School and W.B. Simpson Elementary School. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, W. Reily Brown's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 34.02%, compared to 51.49% at Allen Frear and 43.52% at W.B. Simpson. The school's performance is particularly concerning for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 63rd out of 66 Delaware elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Additionally, W. Reily Brown Elementary School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.0% in 2018-2019 to 20.4% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state's average of 17.9%. This issue is not unique to W. Reily Brown, as several nearby schools, such as South Dover Elementary and East Dover Elementary, also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased support for students and families, and collaboration with the broader community.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 360 Webbs Lane
       Dover, DE  19904-5438


(302) 697-2101

District: Caesar Rodney School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,799 Help


Students who attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fred Fifer III Middle School
High:    Caesar Rodney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.7%
African American:
33.1%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Caesar Rodney School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), African American (33.1%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. Reily Brown Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Caesar Rodney School District. (See more...)
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Compare W. Reily Brown Elementary School employs 40 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. Reily Brown Elementary School is $11,799. 5 elementary schools in the Caesar Rodney School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W. Reily Brown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks W. Reily Brown Elementary School 73rd of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See W. Reily Brown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caesar Rodney School District:

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


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Rank History for W. Reily Brown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 47.66 54th 91 40.7%
2012 33.54 71st 90 21.1%
2013 39.08 61st 91 33.0%
2015 38.83 70th 108 35.2%
2016 57.95 35th 86 59.3%
2017 63.49 31st 86 64.0%
2018 56.62 38th 85 55.3%
2019 49.13 58th 105 44.8%
2021 33.43 59th 95 37.9%
2022 36.92 65th 104 37.5%
2023 23.46 77th 103 25.2%
2024 30.99 73rd 106 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.21 55th 92 40.2%
2022 12.67 60th 62 3.2%
2023 7.31 66th 66 0.0%
2024 10.26 63rd 66 4.5%
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Rank History for Female students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.45 54th 99 45.5%
2021 22.70 55th 67 17.9%
2022 27.43 69th 90 23.3%
2023 16.52 78th 89 12.4%
2024 21.14 79th 97 18.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.19 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.81 59th 99 40.4%
2021 25.91 53rd 67 20.9%
2022 30.94 66th 90 26.7%
2023 26.08 67th 89 24.7%
2024 27.54 73rd 97 24.7%
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Rank History for African American students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.32 45th 72 37.5%
2022 27.91 47th 60 21.7%
2023 10.98 59th 60 1.7%
2024 32.69 46th 62 25.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.31 2nd 36 94.4%
2023 92.48 2nd 42 95.2%
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Rank History for White students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.92 37th 82 54.9%
2021 26.23 52nd 65 20.0%
2022 35.50 54th 75 28.0%
2023 13.61 66th 70 5.7%
2024 28.87 57th 73 21.9%
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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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 88 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1989 407 125 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 386 128 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 413 145 14 18 3 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 394 170 12 17 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 428 176 10 38 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1994 395 205 15 34 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1995 364 153 16 36 2 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 364 153 16 36 2 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 338 166 18 49 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1998 354 183 17 41 4 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 318 163 21 36 3 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 254 160 17 20 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 247 153 14 23 1 n/a n/a 0 438
2002 243 186 14 32 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2003 243 186 14 32 2 n/a n/a 0 477
2004 212 152 11 27 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 226 140 6 27 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 229 167 4 29 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 261 166 5 34 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 246 148 7 24 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2009 238 188 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 165 150 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 218 204 9 24 0 0 0 0 455
2012 197 192 8 33 0 0 6 0 436
2013 186 200 9 34 0 0 13 0 442
2014 176 177 8 34 0 0 26 0 421
2015 153 165 9 39 2 0 41 0 409
2016 163 166 8 49 2 0 53 0 441
2017 200 170 6 60 2 1 53 0 492
2018 195 188 5 75 2 1 42 0 508
2019 230 199 9 85 2 1 47 0 573
2020 266 200 5 87 2 1 58 0 619
2021 246 196 7 78 1 2 67 0 597
2022 215 180 8 76 1 1 60 0 541
2023 209 179 11 78 1 0 62 0 540

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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 26.5 18.7 10.7
1989 553 30.0 18.4 9.6
1990 539 30.0 17.9 10.9
1991 593 31.0 19.1 12.5
1992 594 33.5 17.7 13.8
1993 652 36.5 17.9 17.8
1994 650 34.5 18.8 19.1
1995 571 33.5 17.0 26.4
1996 571 33.5 17.0 26.4
1997 572 34.0 16.8 30.1
1998 599 35.0 17.1 29
1999 541 34.0 15.9 38.4
2000 453 29.1 15.6 32.9
2001 438 35.2 12.4 39.3
2002 477 35.0 13.6 43.2
2003 477 35.0 13.6 43.2
2004 405 33.0 12.3 36.8
2005 402 31.0 13.0 34.3
2006 430 31.0 13.9 36.7
2007 469 35.0 13.4 40.7
2008 426 37.0 11.5 44.8
2009 453 35.0 12.9 46.1
2010 338 29.0 11.6 51.2
2011 455 29.0 15.6 61.3
2012 436 33.0 13.2 69.3
2013 442 34.0 13.0 70.6
2014 421 31.0 13.5 64.6
2015 409 34.0 12.0 62.1
2016 441 32.0 13.7 58.7
2017 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
2018 508 32.0 15.8 n/a
2019 573 36.0 15.9 n/a
2020 619 37.0 16.7 n/a
2021 597 38.0 15.7 n/a
2022 541 42.0 12.8 n/a
2023 540 40.0 13.5 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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 496 26.5 18.7 10.7
1989 553 30.0 18.4 9.6
1990 539 30.0 17.9 10.9
1991 593 31.0 19.1 12.5
1992 594 33.5 17.7 13.8
1993 652 36.5 17.9 17.8
1994 650 34.5 18.8 19.1
1995 571 33.5 17.0 26.4
1996 571 33.5 17.0 26.4
1997 572 34.0 16.8 30.1
1998 599 35.0 17.1 29
1999 541 34.0 15.9 38.4
2000 453 29.1 15.6 32.9
2001 438 35.2 12.4 39.3
2002 477 35.0 13.6 43.2
2003 477 35.0 13.6 43.2
2004 405 33.0 12.3 36.8
2005 402 31.0 13.0 34.3
2006 430 31.0 13.9 36.7
2007 469 35.0 13.4 40.7
2008 426 37.0 11.5 44.8
2009 453 35.0 12.9 46.1
2010 338 29.0 11.6 51.2
2011 455 29.0 15.6 61.3
2012 436 33.0 13.2 69.3
2013 442 34.0 13.0 70.6
2014 421 31.0 13.5 64.6
2015 409 34.0 12.0 62.1
2016 441 32.0 13.7 58.7
2017 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
2018 508 32.0 15.8 n/a
2019 573 36.0 15.9 n/a
2020 619 37.0 16.7 n/a
2021 597 38.0 15.7 n/a
2022 541 42.0 12.8 n/a
2023 540 40.0 13.5 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 W. Reily Brown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,350 (11.4%) $10,716 (90.8%) $11,799

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W. Reily Brown 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 58th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 103 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)60.623.4
 37.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)65.539.6
 25.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)5016.8
 33.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)61.443.8
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)58.427.6
 30.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)68.642.8
 25.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)45.619.8
 25.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)6242
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)5039.6
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Caesar Rodney School District)66.950.1
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. Reily Brown Elementary School)34.223.7
 10.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Caesar Rodney School District)50.941
 9.9%
   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 Students573540
 5.8%
African American199179
 10.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic8578
 8.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White230209
 9.1%
Two or More Races4762
 31.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Students who attend W. Reily Brown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fred Fifer III Middle School
High : Caesar Rodney High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended W. Reily Brown Elementary School.

Students at W. Reily Brown Elementary School are 39% White, 33% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

W. Reily Brown Elementary School ranks 73rd 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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