Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School serves 1,092 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) 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 24% (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 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,092 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School's student population of 1,092 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,092 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) 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 Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#88 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
45%
30%
White
29%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School is ranked #88 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School?
1,092 students attend Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School part of?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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