Serving 388 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 6% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 6% (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 388 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that every student is successful every day!
School Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 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
#195 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
47%
31%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
33%
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 New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 199 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 Pleasantville Elementary School, Southern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
388 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of New Castle Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% 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 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.
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