West Park Place Elementary School

193 West Park Place
Newark, DE 19711

www.westparkplace.org

319 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

319

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Park Place Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	29
Black	97
Asian	47
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (37.9 %)
Black
97 (30.4 %)
Asian
47 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.1 %)
Two or More
24 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)454-2290
Website:	http://www.westparkplace.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 73

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 43