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#6 of 219 schools in DE

Top 2% in state

Hanby Elementary School

Elementary School · Brandywine School District

2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

Enrollment

514

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#6 of 219

In Wilmington

#2 of 50

public schools

In district

#1 of 16

Brandywine School District

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Hanby Elementary School

8.9/10

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

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About Hanby Elementary School

Hanby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Brandywine School District. Hanby Elementary School serves approximately 514 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Hanby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Hanby Elementary School show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.5
  • DE avg 6.7

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.2% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected+22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,228
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Hanby Elementary School — Students at Hanby Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 54.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 56.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
48.4% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 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
86%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
56.2%
ELA
61.2%
2016
Math
51.7%
ELA
57.7%
2017
Math
49.7%
ELA
59.5%
2018
Math
55.6%
ELA
60.4%
2019
Math
58.3%
ELA
60.2%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32.4%
ELA
37.2%
2022
Math
42.8%
ELA
40.8%
2023
Math
50.6%
ELA
46.8%
2024
Math
54.6%
ELA
51.9%
2025
Math
63.3%
ELA
60.2%

* 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: 9.0/10.

How Hanby Elementary School Compares

See how Hanby Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
98th percentile in DE
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.6%

Location

2523 Berwyn Road, Wilmington, DE 19810

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hanby Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bethel Springs El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Garnet Valley), with a comparable rating. Another option is Forwood Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Carrcroft Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Wilmington, see our Wilmington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-School Wilmington 0.0 mi 3.8
CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI Wilmington 0.5 mi
Concord High School Wilmington 0.7 mi 7.5
Springer Middle School Wilmington 1.2 mi 6.6
Brandywine High School Wilmington 1.4 mi 7.1
Forwood Elementary School Wilmington 1.5 mi 8.2
THE PILOT SCHOOL Wilmington 1.6 mi 7.7
BRANDYWINE VALLEY CHRISTIAN PRESCH Wilmington 1.7 mi
ALBERT EINSTEIN ACADEMY Wilmington 1.7 mi 7.4
Lancashire Elementary School Wilmington 1.7 mi 6.9
CONCORD PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE Wilmington 2.2 mi
ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Wilmington 2.2 mi 5.8
Lombardy Elementary School Wilmington 2.5 mi 7.1
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY Wilmington 2.7 mi 6.1
CONCORD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wilmington 2.1 mi 8.6
Carrcroft Elementary School Wilmington 2.6 mi 8.0
ST EDMOND'S ACADEMY Wilmington 2.3 mi 7.1
Bethel Springs El Sch Garnet Valley 2.7 mi 8.4
ASTRA ZENECA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Wilmington 3.2 mi
Garnet Valley MS Glen Mills 3.4 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19810 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,486

Median Home Value

$420,300

Median Rent

$1,517/mo

Population

25,859

College Educated

53.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

46.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary Hockessin, DE 8.9
Cedar Lane Elementary School Middletown, DE 8.8
Frederick Douglass Elementary School Seaford, DE 9.0
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School Milton, DE 9.0
North Star Elementary School Hockessin, DE 8.8
Lorewood Grove Elementary School Middletown, DE 8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hanby Elementary School

What grades does Hanby Elementary School serve?

Hanby Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hanby Elementary School?

Hanby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanby Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hanby Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hanby Elementary School rank in DE?

Hanby Elementary School ranks #6 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Hanby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hanby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Hanby Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanby Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hanby Elementary School a charter school?

No, Hanby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hanby Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hanby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%

District

Brandywine School District
District Enrollment
10,350
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,228
District Rank
#1 of 16

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