LEWIS (WILLIAM C.) DUAL LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 460 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 32 teachers, Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a unique public educational institution recognized for its commitment to bilingualism and biliteracy. As a dual-language immersion school, it offers a rigorous academic program where students learn core curriculum subjects in both English and Spanish. This instructional model aims not only to ensure students achieve grade-level proficiency in all academic areas but also to foster high levels of fluency and literacy in both languages, preparing them to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its linguistic focus, the school emphasizes a multicultural environment that celebrates diversity and encourages global citizenship among its student body. The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a collaborative atmosphere that supports the development of critical thinking and cross-cultural empathy. By integrating language acquisition with standard academic rigor, William C. Lewis Elementary provides a distinctive learning experience that distinguishes it from traditional monolingual elementary schools in the Wilmington area.

For more information, contact Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School at (302) 651-2695 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.