Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School serves 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School's student population of 265 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#43 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
22%
30%
White
51%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
265 students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School offer ?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School part of?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of PreSchool
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development-Trade in Day (Offices Open)
June 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
Summer School Closed (Offices Open)
July 03, 2023 (Monday)
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