Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). 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%
  • : Top 20% in DE
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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
Total Students
275 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 201 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.
This School
State Level (DE)
#30 out of 201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
29%
31%
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White
42%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 #30 out of 201 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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
What school district is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School part of?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
January 27, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed-Elementary Parent Conferences / Middle & High Schools Professional Development
February 10, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed-Middle & High Schools Parent Conferences / Elementary Professional Development
March 14, 2025 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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