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#162 of 219 schools in DE
Based on limited data
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Caesar Rodney School District · Magnolia, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
Post Office Box 258 11 East Walnut, Magnolia, DE 19962
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on DE statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,868
Median home value
$357,000
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S. Charlton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Major George S. Welch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Star Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–K | 3.7 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caesar Rodney School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Magnolia, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 219 schools in DE.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center
What grades does J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center serve?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center rank in DE?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center ranks #162 of 219 schools in DE.
What is J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, J. Ralph Mcilvaine Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (302) 335-5039
- Area population (ZIP 19962)
- 12,618
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19962; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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