Excellent
#39 of 219 schools in DE
Top 17% in state
Oberle (william) Elementary School
Elementary School · Christina School District · Bear, DE
A Christina School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 South Caledonia Way, Bear, DE 19701
- Math 22% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oberle (william) Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 Oberle (william) Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,856
Median home value
$337,800
Median rent
$1,732/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasure (may B.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Caravel AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,042 | Compare → |
| Learning Express AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 535 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christina School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #9 of 27
- District spending per student
- $33,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oberle (william) Elementary School is listed in Christina School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oberle (william) Elementary School
Oberle (william) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bear, DE, part of Christina School District, serving approximately 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oberle (william) Elementary School
What grades does Oberle (william) Elementary School serve?
Oberle (william) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oberle (william) Elementary School?
Oberle (william) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oberle (william) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oberle (william) Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oberle (william) Elementary School rank in DE?
Oberle (william) Elementary School ranks #39 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Oberle (william) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oberle (william) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Oberle (william) Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oberle (william) Elementary School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oberle (william) Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oberle (william) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oberle (william) Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oberle (william) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (302) 834-5910
- Area population (ZIP 19701)
- 44,801
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 19701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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