Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711

www.wilsones.org

267 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Etta J. Wilson Elementary School, located in Newark, Delaware, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Christina School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the faculty utilizes a variety of instructional strategies designed to engage diverse learners and encourage critical thinking across core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond the classroom, Wilson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives aimed at building a vibrant school culture. By prioritizing clear communication and a collaborative spirit between educators, families, and the broader Newark community, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

267

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	33
Black	75
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
129 (48.3 %)
Black
75 (28.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (12.4 %)
Two or More
15 (5.6 %)
Asian
12 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2180
Website:	http://www.wilsones.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 47

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40