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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 100124000277

Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School

2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 · (302) 479-1617 · New Castle County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL317 STUDENTS
Enrollment
317
Elementary
DISTRICT 477 · STATE 461
Student : Teacher
24.0:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
317
Student demographics
White
17355%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 38%
Hispanic
72%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 20%
Black
11235%
DISTRICT 38% · STATE 31%
Asian
165%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 4%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 6%
Native American
31%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21568%
Female
10232%

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
317
+132 (+71%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.0:1
was 13.2:1
% White
55%
was 74%
% Hispanic
2%
was 5%
% Black
35%
was 17%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School

As a close-knit primary school in Wilmington, Delaware, Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School hosts 317 students from grade pre-K, one of the schools within Brandywine School District. Compared to the state average of about 461 students per school, that is 31% smaller than typical.

Across the 16 schools in Brandywine School District (10,349 students total), Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School records that the most-represented group is White (55%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest breaks down as 35% Black, 5% Asian, 2% Hispanic. Compared to New Castle County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 24.0:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (New Castle County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $91,166 per year, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, New Castle County runs 129 public schools (combined enrollment of about 78,534 students), of which Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is one.

Hanby Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School operates from a bedroom-community location.

Looking at the recent track record. Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School's enrollment has rose 71% since 2018, when it stood at 185 (now 317). White enrollment moved from 74% to 55% across the same window. Class-load math has widened: from 13.2:1 in 2018 to 24.0:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

New Castle County at a glance

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Population
577,961
Census ACS
Median income
$91,166
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
129
78,534 students

Quick facts

School name
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
District
Brandywine School District
Address
2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone
(302) 479-1617
County
New Castle County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
317
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
24.0:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
100124000277
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School
What is the total enrollment at Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School enrolls approximately 317 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School have?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.0:1.
How diverse is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School reports a student body of 55% White, 2% Hispanic, 35% Black, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School in?
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School is part of Brandywine School District.
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