BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Brookside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christina School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 315 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 27 teachers, Brookside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Brookside Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 within the Christina School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, Brookside aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Brookside Elementary places a strong value on community and character building. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success. With a dedication to providing a safe and nurturing campus, Brookside seeks to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning in every child who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Brookside Elementary School at (302) 454-5454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, DE 19713-1511
(302) 454-5454
http://www.brooksidees.org
BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, DE with about 315 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Christina School District
- Total Students:
- 315
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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 315 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.2%
- Black or African American
- 27.6%
- White
- 20.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.