Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilmington Manor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilmington Manor Elementary School serves the northern part of New Castle, DE, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilmington Manor Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Wilmington Manor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilmington Manor Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
35%
31%
White
28%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmington Manor Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Wilmington Manor Elementary School often compared to?
Wilmington Manor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School, Castle Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Manor Elementary School?
291 students attend Wilmington Manor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wilmington Manor Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmington Manor Elementary School?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmington Manor Elementary School offer ?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmington Manor Elementary School part of?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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