Cape Henlopen School District

The Cape Henlopen School District is located in Lewes, DE and includes 8 schools that serve 4,519 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Cape Henlopen School District spends $14,653 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Cape Henlopen School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Cape Henlopen School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Cape Henlopen School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Cape Henlopen School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.