Serving 689 students in grades 1-5, Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's student population of 689 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1957
First Day of School
Sat. Sep 6, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Motto
Children First
School Rankings
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
20%
Black
23%
31%
White
44%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Millsboro Elementary School, W. Reily Brown Elementary School, Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
689 students attend Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offer ?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School part of?
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School is part of Milford School District.
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