H. O. BRITTINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cape Henlopen School District school district, located in Milton, DE with about 420 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is a public school located in Milton, Delaware, serving students in the Cape Henlopen School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong character. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school strives to provide its students with the foundational skills necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors while promoting a lifelong love of learning.
Beyond its academic focus, H. O. Brittingham Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school works closely with families and the Milton community to create a safe, nurturing space that encourages collaboration and mutual respect. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a dedicated staff, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares young learners to become responsible, engaged members of society.
For more information, contact H. O. Brittingham Elementary School at (302) 684-8522 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Milton, DE 19968-1628
(302) 684-8522
H. O. BRITTINGHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Milton, DE with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cape Henlopen School District
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
- White
- 59.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.3%
- Black or African American
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.