Excellent
#32 of 219 schools in DE
Top 14% in state
Forwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Brandywine School District · Wilmington, DE
A Brandywine School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Westminster Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810
- Math 50% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forwood Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 89 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Forwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,486
Median home value
$420,300
Median rent
$1,517/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmond's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Carrcroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Lancashire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Hanby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 514 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brandywine School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $21,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forwood Elementary School is listed in Brandywine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forwood Elementary School
Forwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Brandywine School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forwood Elementary School
What grades does Forwood Elementary School serve?
Forwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forwood Elementary School?
Forwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forwood Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forwood Elementary School rank in DE?
Forwood Elementary School ranks #32 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Forwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Forwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forwood Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (302) 475-3956
- Area population (ZIP 19810)
- 25,859
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19810; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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