Keene (William B.) Elementary School serves 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Keene (William B.) Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keene (William B.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Keene (William B.) Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keene (William B.) Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Keene (William B.) Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
45%
30%
White
27%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keene (William B.) Elementary School's ranking?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Keene (William B.) Elementary School?
508 students attend Keene (William B.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Keene (William B.) Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keene (William B.) Elementary School?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keene (William B.) Elementary School offer ?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Keene (William B.) Elementary School part of?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development (Offices Open)
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
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