Downie (Carrie) Elementary School vs Penn Beach Elementary
Penn Beach Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 4.8/10. In math proficiency, Penn Beach Elementary leads at 51.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
New Castle, DE
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
356 students
Penn Beach Elementary
Pennsville, NJ
6.6/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
277 students
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| Metric | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Penn Beach Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 5.2 | 7.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 41.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| State Rank | #186 of 219 | #1,190 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 16th | 52th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Penn Beach Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 28.0% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School | Penn Beach Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | 3rd – 5th |
| Enrollment | 356 | 277 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 41.5% |
| District | Colonial School District | Pennsville School District |
| City | New Castle | Pennsville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | New Castle (19720) | Pennsville (08070) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,985 | $74,006 |
| Median Home Value | $242,600 | $194,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,282 | $1,209 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 21.6% | 21.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 12.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 25 min |