New Castle Elementary School

903 Delaware Street
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newcastle

407 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Castle Elementary School, located on Delaware Street in New Castle, Delaware, is a vital part of the Colonial School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for future success by balancing rigorous core academics with social-emotional learning, ensuring that every child receives the support necessary to reach their full potential.

Beyond the classroom, New Castle Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a safe, nurturing culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop essential life skills. Through various school-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on equity, the staff at New Castle Elementary works diligently to create a foundation that empowers students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

407

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Castle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	109
Black	197
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
197 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
109 (26.8 %)
White
84 (20.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)323-2880
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/newcastle
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 84