How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Southern Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, DE | New Castle, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 324 | 729 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Southern Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,668 | $21,668 |
| District | Colonial School District | Colonial School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Southern Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.3% | 34.4% |
| African American | 37.7% | 49.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.0% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Southern Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 324:1 | 364.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.1% | 43.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 31 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.