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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About First State School
First State School is a public school in Wilmington, DE, part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. The school serves approximately 18 students in grades Kindergarten – 10th with a student-teacher ratio of 3:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
The school is situated in a small city setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 18 students, First State School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3:1, First State School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
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.
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Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 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.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
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. The Bancroft School (rated 6.1/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF DELAWARE (rated 5.9/10, 0.4 miles away). For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miFrequently Asked Questions
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 the most recent state assessment data, First State School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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
- City Safety
- High (4,289/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Wilmington). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (302) 320-5848
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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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