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Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

Q: Is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School a good school?

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks 14 th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Delaware elementary schools

Summary

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is a K-5 school in Newark, DE, serving 271 students within the Christina School District, and it consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Wilson Elementary is a standout performer, ranking 14th out of 106 Delaware elementary schools with a 4-star rating. Your child will likely thrive here academically, as the school dramatically outperforms both district and state averages in every subject. For example, 5th grade reading proficiency is 75.47% compared to the state average of 46%, and 5th grade math proficiency is 61.54% versus the state's 43%. The school also shows a remarkable "5th grade surge," where student performance improves significantly as they progress through the grades—a strong sign of effective teaching. Beyond test scores, Wilson has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.8%, compared to 19.8% for the district, meaning your child will be in a school where consistent attendance is the norm. With a favorable 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio and a small student body, your child is likely to receive more individualized attention here than at many nearby schools.

When comparing Wilson to other schools in the area, the differences are striking. Within the Christina School District, Wilson far outpaces its peers: Brookside Elementary School, Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School, and Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School all rank in the bottom half of the state with 2-star ratings. Even compared to the highly regarded Red Clay Consolidated School District, Wilson holds its own—its 5th grade reading scores actually exceed those of elite schools like North Star Elementary School and Linden Hill Elementary School. Wilson achieves this top-tier performance while spending less per student than several schools that rank far lower, making it an efficient and effective choice for your family.

271

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,584

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711-7699

(302) 454-2180

District: Christina School District

Students who attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shue-Medill Middle School
High:	Newark High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.4%

African American:

23.2%

Hispanic:

17.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 58th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Delaware average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Delaware elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg39%

Delaware avg42%

14^th of 106

Delaware public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the Christina School District

15^th of 34Christina School District among Delaware districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	14 of 106	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	86.7	11 of 109	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	85.8	15 of 106	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.6	16 of 103	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	24 of 104	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	32 of 95	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	86.0	11 of 105	89.5%	★★★★★
2018	76.3	18 of 85	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	59.6	34 of 86	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.9	36 of 86	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.1	50 of 108	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.7	56 of 91	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	34.5	68 of 90	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.6	68 of 91	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	15 of 69	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	98.3	1 of 62	98.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	15 of 98	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	81.8	13 of 97	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	13 of 97	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	74.0	17 of 89	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	61.3	28 of 90	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.0	11 of 99	88.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2022	70.1	16 of 62	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	88.6	5 of 92	94.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	78.1	19 of 98	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	25 of 97	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	17 of 97	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.1	25 of 89	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	16 of 90	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	22 of 99	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Delaware percentile	Rating
2026	81.7	8 of 78	89.7%	★★★★★
2025	80.3	8 of 77	89.6%	★★★★★
2024	72.1	18 of 73	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	17 of 70	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.5	19 of 75	74.7%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	27 of 65	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	38 of 82	53.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)90th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)85th percentile~ school

Male (2026)81st percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)78th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2022)74th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Delaware (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies66%+16 vs state

English Language Arts63%+21 vs state

Mathematics58%+19 vs state

Science56%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				DeSSA Science (2026)		DeSSA Social Studies (2026)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2016)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 4th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 5th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 6th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 7th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Total
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 Forge Road	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2180	271	21	12.9	39.2%	123 (45.4%)	63 (23.2%)	47 (17.3%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (8.1%)	85.9	14^th of 106 public elementary schools	86.8%		86.7	11^th of 109 public elementary schools	89.9%	3	55.8		51.2	78.9				58.1	52.3	75.5				54.6	57.8	61.5				$27,584
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	2815 Highlands Lane	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 454-3424	492	40	12.4	22.8%	328 (66.7%)	55 (11.2%)	78 (15.9%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	52.3	47^th of 106 public elementary schools	55.7%		53.4	41^st of 109 public elementary schools	62.4%	6	32.6		38.0	64.1				39.0	50.0	45.1				50.9	38.5	28.6				$25,385
Linden Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	3415 Skyline Drive	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 454-3406	532	35	15.4	11.6%	260 (48.9%)	79 (14.8%)	42 (7.9%)	110 (20.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.5%)	89.1	11^th of 106 public elementary schools	89.6%		91.7	6^th of 109 public elementary schools	94.5%	5	55.0		63.5	84.6				60.4	58.4	64.0				68.3	61.0	50.5				$19,500
Forest Oak Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 South Meadowood Drive	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-3420	429	33	13.2	42.6%	139 (32.4%)	30 (7.0%)	235 (54.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	34	67^th of 106 public elementary schools	36.8%		44.2	54^th of 109 public elementary schools	50.5%	13	21.4		29.5	60.0				37.5	20.9	44.3				40.3	20.6	30.0				$24,451
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 St. Regis Drive	Newark	19711	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2142	244	23	10.6	41.3%	80 (32.8%)	61 (25.0%)	84 (34.4%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	42.8	58^th of 106 public elementary schools	45.3%		41.4	57^th of 109 public elementary schools	47.7%	1	22.0		45.2	64.1				37.5	40.4	37.5				29.4	38.5	29.3				$35,752
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 North Brownleaf Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-2464	469	49	9.5	40.7%	123 (26.2%)	148 (31.6%)	140 (29.9%)	29 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.5%)	46.7	56^th of 106 public elementary schools	47.2%		39.2	61^st of 109 public elementary schools	44.0%	5	23.3		38.3	62.5				43.5	39.8	46.6				50.7	31.0	30.1				$29,427
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School	Public	K-5	142 Brennen Drive	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 722-2864	413	40	10.3	43.6%	130 (31.5%)	123 (29.8%)	107 (25.9%)	29 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	21 (5.1%)	41.7	61^st of 106 public elementary schools	42.5%		40.5	58^th of 109 public elementary schools	46.8%	3	17.8		51.3	54.2				34.4	39.7	33.3				36.9	46.8	26.0				$28,999
Brandywine Springs School	Public	K-8	2916 Duncan Road	Wilmington	19808	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 636-5681	941	62	15.3	11.6%	634 (67.4%)	71 (7.5%)	147 (15.6%)	27 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (6.4%)	61.8	35^th of 106 public elementary schools	67.0%		59	36^th of 109 public elementary schools	67.0%	1	38.9	6.9	43.6	80.0	46.4	60.8	33.3	50.5	44.1	62.6	20.8	29.5	40.2	58.1	44.1	49.5	22.0	24.2	23.5	$20,999
Brookside Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Marrows Road	Newark	19713	New Castle County	Christina School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 454-5454	260	26	10.0	59.9%	50 (19.2%)	85 (32.7%)	97 (37.3%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	59.3	37^th of 106 public elementary schools	65.1%		36.1	65^th of 109 public elementary schools	40.4%	28	33.3		37.0	72.6				51.5	41.7	52.0				47.1	41.7	37.3				$34,709
North Star Elementary School	Public	K-5	1340 Little Baltimore Road	Hockessin	19707	New Castle County	Red Clay Consolidated School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 234-7200	589	40	14.7	4.4%	335 (56.9%)	28 (4.8%)	43 (7.3%)	143 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.8%)	93.5	2^nd of 106 public elementary schools	98.1%		92.4	5^th of 109 public elementary schools	95.4%	3	54.2		58.1	85.4				67.9	65.3	68.0				73.2	68.8	68.0				$21,561

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

How many students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 271 students attended Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shue-Medill Middle School
High : Newark High School

What district is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School in?

Christina School District

What is the racial makeup of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?

Students at Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School are 45% White, 23% African American, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School a good school?

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks 14^th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 DeSSA, SAT & Smarter Balanced Assessments scoresAug 18, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 23, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataJan 20, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 7, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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