Serving 568 students in grades 1-5, W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. B. Simpson Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. B. Simpson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
17%
31%
White
60%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. B. Simpson Elementary School's ranking?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are W. B. Simpson Elementary School often compared to?
W. B. Simpson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Frear Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
568 students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of W. B. Simpson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. B. Simpson Elementary School part of?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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