Summary
Carrcroft Elementary School in Wilmington, DE, serves approximately 475 students in grades K-5 as part of the Brandywine School District, a highly-rated district that ranks 9th out of 34 statewide. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, and its overall state ranking has been remarkably stable over the past decade, hovering in the 45th-58th percentile range. In the 2025-2026 school year, Carrcroft ranked 53rd out of 106 Delaware elementary schools (50th percentile, 3 stars), essentially holding steady from its previous year's ranking and showing gradual improvement from its lowest point in 2018-2019.
When comparing Carrcroft to other elementary schools in the Brandywine School District, it sits in the middle of a wide performance spectrum. Top performers like Hanby Elementary School (88th percentile) and Claymont Elementary School (79th percentile) outrank Carrcroft, while schools like Maple Lane Elementary School (25th percentile) and Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School (9th percentile) rank below it. Carrcroft's test scores show a mixed picture: the school actually outperforms state averages in mathematics across most grade levels, while English Language Arts performance lags slightly behind district averages. The school shows a notable strength in 5th grade Social Studies, with 57.53% of students proficient, nearly matching the state average and representing a significant improvement from just 30% proficiency two years earlier.
One of Carrcroft's most significant success stories is its dramatic improvement in chronic absenteeism, which declined from a concerning 30.0% in 2021-2022 to 15.7% in 2024-2025—exactly matching the district average and below the state average of 17.1%. The school also demonstrates notable resource efficiency, spending $16,601 per student compared to $20,957 at Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School and $23,146 at Warner Elementary School, yet achieving better outcomes than both. However, the school faces challenges in serving all students equitably—while some student groups perform exceptionally well, others struggle significantly. Additionally, test data reveals that Carrcroft's performance relative to the district declines as students progress through grade levels, suggesting the school may be more effective in early elementary grades. For parents considering this school, Carrcroft offers a stable, mid-range educational option with improving attendance, solid math instruction, and efficient use of resources, though families should be aware of the varying outcomes across different student groups.
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