- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, DE
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100020000214
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 271
- students enrolled
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Christina School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100020000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 100020000214 · Newark, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Christiana High School (1,425 students)
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christiana Hig
Christiana High School
1,425 students
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,039 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
908 students
- Shue-Medill Mi
Shue-Medill Middle School
763 students
- Gauger-Cobbs M
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
681 students
- This school 271
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
271 students
What this shows Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School compares
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Delaware - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$33,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Christina School District reports $33,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shue-Medill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, DE. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School?
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Newark, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Christina School District?
Besides Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School, Christina School District also operates Christiana High School (1,425 students), Newark High School (1,039 students), and Glasgow High School (908 students). See the Christina School District district page for the complete list.