Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wilmington Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: New Wilmington El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of New Wilmington, PA, covering approximately 99.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington Area Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilmington Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington Area Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
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%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington Area Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmington Area Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Wilmington Area Elementary School often compared to?
Wilmington Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Case Avenue Elementary School, Neshannock Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Area Elementary School?
357 students attend Wilmington Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wilmington Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington Area Elementary School?
Wilmington Area Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilmington Area Elementary School offer ?
Wilmington Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington Area Elementary School part of?
Wilmington Area Elementary School is part of Wilmington Area School District.
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