Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Castle 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 6% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Castle Elementary School serves the northeast part of New Castle, DE, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's boundaries and a maximum distance of 6.8 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Castle Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Motto
We will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that every student is successful every day!
School Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
46%
31%
White
17%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
33%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
383 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of New Castle Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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