Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language 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 Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
58%
18%

Black
24%
30%

White
15%
42%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
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 Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School's ranking?
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is ranked #191 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School?
409 students attend Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School?
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School offer ?
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School part of?
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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Date
Last Day for Students
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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