Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Love Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Love Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Love Creek Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Love Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Love Creek Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 199 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
4%
31%
White
70%
38%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Love Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Love Creek Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Love Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Love Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Love Creek Elementary School?
631 students attend Love Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Love Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Love Creek Elementary School?
Love Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Love Creek Elementary School offer ?
Love Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Love Creek Elementary School part of?
Love Creek Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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