West Park Place Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
West Park Place Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Park Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
West Park Place Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Park Place Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 West Park Place Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#8 out of 196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
4%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
20%
30%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
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 West Park Place Elementary School's ranking?
West Park Place Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend West Park Place Elementary School?
350 students attend West Park Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of West Park Place Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 West Park Place Elementary School?
West Park Place Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Park Place Elementary School offer ?
West Park Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Park Place Elementary School part of?
West Park Place Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Summer School Closed (Offices Open)
July 03, 2023 (Monday)
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