Serving 681 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Love Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Love Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Love Creek Elementary School's student population of 681 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Love Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Love Creek Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
5%
31%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Love Creek Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Love Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Love Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Love Creek Elementary School?
681 students attend Love Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Love Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Love Creek Elementary School?
Love Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Love Creek Elementary School offer ?
Love Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Love Creek Elementary School part of?
Love Creek Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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