Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Park Place Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Park Place Elementary School serves the southwest part of Newark, DE, covering an area of approximately 7.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles to the school's boundaries.
- 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
School Overview
West Park Place Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Park Place Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Park Place Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Park Place Elementary School's ranking?
West Park Place Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are West Park Place Elementary School often compared to?
West Park Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newark Charter School, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School, Downes (John R.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
36% of West Park Place Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
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 15:1.
What grades does West Park Place Elementary School offer ?
West Park Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Park Place Elementary School part of?
West Park Place Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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