Average
#93 of 219 schools in DE
Top 42% in state
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School
Elementary School · Brandywine School District · Wilmington, DE
A Brandywine School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3601 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
- Math 22% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below 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 12 points since 2022, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 78 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$54,370
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19802; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| East Side Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Sharon Temple Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Urban Promise SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #13 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
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School is listed in Brandywine School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, DE, part of Brandywine School District, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School
What grades does Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School serve?
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School?
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School rank in DE?
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School ranks #93 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harlan (david W. ) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (302) 762-7156
- Area population (ZIP 19802)
- 25,670
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 19802; 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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