Wilmington Manor Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wilmington Manor Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilmington Manor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilmington Manor Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilmington Manor Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Wilmington Manor Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#170 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
4%

Hispanic
26%
19%

Black
35%
30%

White
27%
42%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
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 Wilmington Manor Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Wilmington Manor Elementary School?
469 students attend Wilmington Manor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Wilmington Manor Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 14:1.
What grades does Wilmington Manor Elementary School offer ?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilmington Manor Elementary School part of?
Wilmington Manor Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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