Forwood Elementary School
Tel:
(302) 475-3956
Forwood Elementary School serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Forwood Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Forwood Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Forwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Forwood Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #84 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 18% |
| Black | 24% | 30% |
| White | 51% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandywine School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Forwood Elementary School is Brandywine High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Springer Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lancashire Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Brandywine High School Grades: 9-12 | 720 students
1.2 miles
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600 1.2 9-12 720 - Wilmington Lancashire Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 520 students
1.2 miles
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990 1.2 K-5 520 - Wilmington Carrcroft Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 510 students
1.4 miles
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165 1.4 K-5 510 - Wilmington Hanby Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
1.4 miles
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220 1.4 K-5 541 - Wilmington Springer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 873 students
1.7 miles
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621 1.7 6-8 873
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