H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968

www.capehenlopenschools.com/hob

484 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

484

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	85
Black	50
Asian	6
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	2

White
304 (62.8 %)
Hispanic
85 (17.6 %)
Black
50 (10.3 %)
Two or More
37 (7.6 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)684-8522
Website:	http://www.capehenlopenschools.com/hob
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 61

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 90