Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
41%
20%
Black
44%
31%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School's ranking?
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School often compared to?
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Hills Elementary School, Wilmington Manor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School?
415 students attend Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School?
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School offer ?
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School part of?
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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