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#66 of 219 schools in DE

Top 30% in state

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School

Elementary School · Colonial School District

27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

Enrollment

415

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#66 of 219

In New Castle

#2 of 14

public schools

In district

#2 of 14

Colonial School District

Academic growth

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School

7.3/10

Elementary School in New Castle · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Castle, DE, part of Colonial School District. Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School serves approximately 415 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.7 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.6
  • DE avg 6.7

What Parents Should Know

32% of students at Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.3% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.4% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-30.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,018
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School — Students at Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 29.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 34.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 87 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
28.1%
ELA
36.3%
2016
Math
27.2%
ELA
36.4%
2017
Math
23.6%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
27.8%
ELA
35.3%
2019
Math
32.2%
ELA
35.2%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
21.7%
2022
Math
16.8%
ELA
25.8%
2023
Math
26.2%
ELA
28.9%
2024
Math
25.5%
ELA
29.4%
2025
Math
24.9%
ELA
27.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.

How Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School Compares

See how Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
70th percentile in DE
Academic
5.1/10
Average
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
31.8%

Location

27 Landers Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Wilmington), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Charter School of New Castle (rated 6.1/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New Castle, see our New Castle schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
The Colwyck Center New Castle 0.2 mi 7.8
Leach (John G.) School New Castle 0.2 mi 4.6
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School New Castle 0.6 mi 3.9
Castle Hills Elementary School New Castle 0.8 mi 5.8
Charter School of New Castle New Castle 1.1 mi 6.1
Wilmington Manor Elementary School New Castle 1.4 mi 5.9
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL New Castle 1.9 mi 7.9
New Castle Elementary School New Castle 1.9 mi 4.5
HARVEST CHRISTAIN ACADEMY, WILMINGTON New Castle 1.9 mi 9.1
Read (George) Middle School New Castle 1.7 mi 4.6
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle 1.9 mi 4.6
Penn (William) High School New Castle 2.0 mi 4.5
Delaware Military Academy Wilmington 2.6 mi 6.2
Richardson Park Elementary School Wilmington 2.9 mi 5.6
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL Wilmington 3.4 mi 7.0
The Bancroft School Wilmington 3.6 mi 4.9
DARUL AMAANAH ACADEMY Wilmington 3.6 mi 3.8
Douglass School Wilmington 3.5 mi 6.6
ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington 3.7 mi 6.3
Conrad Schools of Science Wilmington 3.2 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19720 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,985

Median Home Value

$242,600

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

Population

60,593

College Educated

21.6%

Homeownership

67.2%

Avg Commute

26.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Median Age

39.7

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Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Newark, DE 7.3
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.2
W. B. Simpson Elementary School Camden, DE 7.2
Richey Elementary School Wilmington, DE 7.4
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Newark, DE 7.1
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center Middletown, DE 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School

What grades does Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School serve?

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School?

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School rank in DE?

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School ranks #66 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School a charter school?

No, Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%

District

Colonial School District
District Enrollment
8,778
Schools in District
15
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,018
District Rank
#2 of 14

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