Lewes Elementary School

820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958

www.edlinesites.net/pages/Richard_A__Shields_Elementary_

582 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richard A. Shields Elementary School, located in Lewes, Delaware, is a prominent public school serving the Cape Henlopen School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-level students, focusing on core curriculum standards while promoting personal growth, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in an increasingly complex world.

The school community is highly valued for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lewes area. By emphasizing communication and collaboration, Shields Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged. The institution remains committed to the academic and emotional development of every child, utilizing modern resources and dedicated staff to uphold the educational excellence associated with the Cape Henlopen district.

582

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	79
Black	43
Asian	8
Two or More	23

White
429 (73.7 %)
Hispanic
79 (13.6 %)
Black
43 (7.4 %)
Two or More
23 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cape Henlopen School District
Phone:	(302)645-7748
Website:	http://www.edlinesites.net/pages/Richard_A__Shields_Elementary_
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 97