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First State School
School · Red Clay Consolidated School District
501 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19899
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
18
Student-Teacher
3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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First State School
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About First State School
First State School is a public school in Wilmington, DE, part of Red Clay Consolidated School District. First State School serves approximately 18 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-10th, and has a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for First State School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 18 students, First State School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3:1 students to teachers, First State School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
94% of students at First State 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 18 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Address
- 501 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19899
- Website
- redclay.schoolwires.net/first
- Phone
- (302) 320-5848
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
501 West 14th Street, Wilmington, DE 19899
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering First State School may also want to explore other schools in the area. HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE (rated 5.9/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, The Bancroft School (rated 4.9/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
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Common questions about First State School
What grades does First State School serve?
First State School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend First State School?
First State School has an enrollment of approximately 18 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State School?
The student-teacher ratio at First State School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at First State School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First State School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is First State School a charter school?
No, First State School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First State School a Title I school?
No, First State School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 10th
- Enrollment
- 18
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.4%
- Phone
- (302) 320-5848
Resources & Links
District
Red Clay Consolidated School District- District Enrollment
- 14,546
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,094
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