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Southern Elementary School vs. New Castle Elementary School

Should you attend Southern Elementary School or New Castle Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Southern Elementary School
795 Cox Neck Road
New Castle, DE 19720
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
New Castle Elementary School
903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Southern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 743 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southern 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 18% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 388 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
743 students
388 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Castle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Castle Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Castle Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colonial School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#149 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
#195 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Castle Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
6%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Castle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Castle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Castle Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colonial School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Castle Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
120
64
Grade 1 Students
115
56
Grade 2 Students
134
65
Grade 3 Students
113
57
Grade 4 Students
123
79
Grade 5 Students
138
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Castle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Castle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
50%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Castle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Castle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Castle Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colonial School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Castle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Castle Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colonial School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
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