Definition

English Learner = an individual who was not born in the U.S. or whose native language is a language other than English; or is a Native American or Alaskan Native and comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on such an individual's level of English language proficiency; or an individual who has sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language and whose difficulties may deny such an individual the opportunity to learn successfully in classrooms where the language of instruction is English.

Enrolled = total number of students in Delaware public schools

Number served is the count of students who are English Learners in Delaware public schools at a point in time (on April 1). The total number of children per year is higher.

Data Source

Delaware Department of Education

Last Updated

2023-03