Phillis Wheatley Elementary School

School Overview
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School, located at 48 Church Street in Bridgeville, Delaware, serves as a primary educational institution within the Woodbridge School District. Named in honor of the renowned 18th-century poet, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its diverse student body. The school community, often referred to as the "Raiders," works to cultivate a culture of inclusivity, character, and lifelong learning for its young learners in the heart of Sussex County.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school utilizes its official website, pwesraiders.net, as a central hub for communication between educators, students, and families. Through this platform, the school provides essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and updates on school events, ensuring that the community remains well-informed. By prioritizing strong home-school partnerships and a rigorous educational program, Phillis Wheatley Elementary aims to provide a solid foundation that prepares its students for future academic success in the Woodbridge district and beyond.
581
Total Students
44.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White284
Hispanic141
Black106
Asian6
Two or More43
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    284 (48.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    141 (24.3 %)
  • Black
    106 (18.2 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.4 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Woodbridge School District
Phone: (302)337-3469
Website: http://www.pwesraiders.net
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 3 201
Grade 4 190
Grade 5 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Grade 3201
Grade 4190
Grade 5190
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28448.9%
Male29751.1%