Brandywine School District

The Brandywine School District is located in Claymont, DE and includes 18 schools that serve 10,321 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Brandywine School District spends $12,063 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Brandywine School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Brandywine School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Brandywine School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Brandywine School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.