WEST PARK PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Park Place Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christina School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, West Park Place Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Park Place Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Christina School District. It is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, encouraging children to become critical thinkers and responsible community members through classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community.

The school is dedicated to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where diversity is valued and student achievement is prioritized. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on individualized student needs, West Park Place strives to prepare its learners for future success in middle school and beyond. Through its active PTA and community-focused initiatives, the school maintains a strong neighborhood presence, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience that nurtures the unique potential of every child.

For more information, contact West Park Place Elementary School at (302) 454-2290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711-4520
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WEST PARK PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newark, DE with about 346 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
346
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 346 students

White
42.8%
Black or African American
20.8%
Asian
15.0%
Hispanic/Latino
12.4%
Two or more races
8.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.