Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School's student population of 275 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
29%
31%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
275 students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School part of?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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