BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL
Brandywine Springs School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a unique K-8 institution that operates within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. It is widely recognized for its "school of choice" model, which draws students from across the district rather than relying solely on a traditional neighborhood catchment area. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a rigorous yet supportive environment that emphasizes student engagement, critical thinking, and a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic focus, Brandywine Springs places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s culture is anchored in a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and students, often characterized by active parent-teacher organizations and a variety of extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on both character development and scholastic achievement, the school strives to create a structured, goal-oriented atmosphere that encourages students to excel while building a strong foundation of citizenship and personal responsibility.
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmington, DE with about 1,006 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Total Students:
- 1,006
- Teachers:
- 58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,006 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRANDYWINE SPRINGS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.