Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Castle 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 7% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
New Castle Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.66, which is less 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
#196 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
27%
19%
Black
48%
31%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Elementary School, Pleasantville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
407 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of New Castle Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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