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#31 of 59 private schools in DE

Newark Center for Creative Learning

Elementary School · Newark, DE

A private elementary school in Newark, DE serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

401 PHILLIPS AVE, Newark, DE 19711

  • 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,072.5
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.4 / 10
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Enrollment77
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in DE

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Newark Center for Creative Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,311/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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

$94,455

Median home value

$376,300

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

52.7%

Homeownership

65.5%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.3%
Two or More10.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Black3.9%
Asian3.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Park Place Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.4 mi346Compare →
University of Delaware Lab PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi7Compare →
Mcvey (joseph M.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–51.1 mi339Compare →
Downes (john R.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–51.4 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Newark Center for Creative Learning is listed in Newark, DE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Newark Center for Creative Learning

Newark Center for Creative Learning is a private elementary school in Newark, DE, serving approximately 77 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 59 private schools in DE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newark Center for Creative Learning

What grades does Newark Center for Creative Learning serve?

Newark Center for Creative Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Newark Center for Creative Learning?

Newark Center for Creative Learning has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Center for Creative Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Newark Center for Creative Learning is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Newark Center for Creative Learning rank in DE?

Newark Center for Creative Learning ranks #31 of 59 private schools in DE.

What is Newark Center for Creative Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Newark Center for Creative Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Newark Center for Creative Learning a private school?

Yes, Newark Center for Creative Learning is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Newark Center for Creative Learning a religious school?

No, Newark Center for Creative Learning is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
77
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
165 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Castle County
Area population (ZIP 19711)
49,113
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
35.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 19711; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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