W. B. Simpson Elementary School serves 563 students in grades 1-5.
W. B. Simpson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. B. Simpson Elementary School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 W. B. Simpson Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#79 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
16%
30%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
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 W. B. Simpson Elementary School's ranking?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
563 students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W. B. Simpson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does W. B. Simpson Elementary School offer ?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is W. B. Simpson Elementary School part of?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Teacher In-Service Schools Closed
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Weather Contingency Day; Schools Closed
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Memorial Day Schools Closed (District Office Closed)
May 29, 2023 (Monday)
Memorial Day; Schools Closed
May 29, 2023 (Monday)
First Day of Summer School
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
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