Serving 674 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mount Pleasant 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 38% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 674 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#98 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
10%
20%
Black
40%
31%
White
37%
38%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
24.3%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mount Pleasant Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Pleasant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrcroft Elementary School, Claymont Elementary School, Hanby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
674 students attend Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Mount Pleasant Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Pleasant Elementary School?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Mount Pleasant Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District.
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