Excellent
#40 of 219 schools in DE
Top 18% in state
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School
Elementary School · Indian River School District · Selbyville, DE
An Indian River School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
41 Bethany Road, Selbyville, DE 19975
- Math 47% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selbyville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,063
Median home value
$430,000
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19975; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Delaware School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Clayton (john M.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 482 | Compare → |
| Georgetown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | Not available | 817 | Compare → |
| Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 566 | 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.
Indian River School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School is listed in Indian River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Selbyville, DE, part of Indian River School District, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School
What grades does Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School serve?
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School?
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School rank in DE?
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School ranks #40 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School a charter school?
No, Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Showell (phillip C.) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (302) 436-1040
- Area population (ZIP 19975)
- 10,356
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 61
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 19975; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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