Forwood Elementary School vs. Hanby Elementary School
Should you attend Forwood Elementary School or Hanby Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
n/a
Overview
Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hanby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
366 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#70 out of 201 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
77
Grade 1 Students
49
85
Grade 2 Students
57
101
Grade 3 Students
72
75
Grade 4 Students
64
94
Grade 5 Students
62
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
26%
24%
% White
53%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
