Wilmington Area El Sch

www.wilmington.k12.pa.us

350 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Wilmington Area Elementary School is a public institution located in the small, historic borough of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Serving as a central part of the Wilmington Area School District, the school provides a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding rural community. It is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active community involvement.

The school operates under the mission of the Wilmington Area School District to prepare students for future success by blending traditional instruction with modern educational practices. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and providing various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body. As part of a close-knit district, Wilmington Area Elementary benefits from strong parent-teacher partnerships and a commitment to maintaining high standards within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

350

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmington Area El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	4
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
339 (96.9 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wilmington Area SD
Phone:	(724)656-8866
Website:	http://www.wilmington.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
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 56

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 65