The Colwyck Center

12 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The Colwyck Center serves 222 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 70%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 60-64%
  • : 60-64%
  • : The Colwyck Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Castle, DE, covering an area of approximately 121.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.5 miles and the furthest point reaching 13.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Colwyck Center's student population of 222 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Colwyck Center is 0.67, 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
(12-13)
60-64%
70%
(12-13)
60-64%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
50%
31%
White
18%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Colwyck Center often compared to?
The Colwyck Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Red Clay Early Years Program by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 70% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% DE state average).
How many students attend The Colwyck Center?
222 students attend The Colwyck Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of The Colwyck Center students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Colwyck Center?
The Colwyck Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Colwyck Center offer ?
The Colwyck Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Colwyck Center part of?
The Colwyck Center is part of Colonial School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : 60-64%
  • : 60-64%
  • : The Colwyck Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Castle, DE, covering an area of approximately 121.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.5 miles and the furthest point reaching 13.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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