Richardson Park Elementary School

16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804

redclay.schoolwires.net/rpes

519 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richardson Park Elementary School, located at 16 Idella Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware, is a public school serving the local community within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its elementary-aged students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school works to integrate state educational requirements with classroom strategies designed to prepare students for middle school transitions.

The school’s online presence, hosted through Edline, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access vital school information, including academic calendars, faculty contacts, and district-wide resources. Richardson Park emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging home-to-school communication to ensure student success. By maintaining a structured and accessible digital platform, the school strives to keep its community informed and engaged in the day-to-day educational journey of its students.

519

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richardson Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	264
Black	116
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
264 (50.9 %)
Black
116 (22.4 %)
White
110 (21.2 %)
Two or More
22 (4.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)992-5570
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/rpes
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
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 76

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 91