Enrollment
1,052
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100023000237
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary — Bear, DE
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Colonial School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary reports 1,052 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 75.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 526 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Colonial School District spends $21,668 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Delaware — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,668
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,052 Top 89% in Delaware — larger than 11% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100023000237
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 526:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.7%
In-school suspensions 38
Out-of-school suspensions 67
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colonial School District, which includes Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary.
$21,668
Per student
+17%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
How many students attend Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bear, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is African American at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bear, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.