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Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School

3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 512 students in grades 1-5, Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
512 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#124 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School's ranking?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is ranked #124 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School often compared to?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Major George S. Welch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
512 students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offer ?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School part of?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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