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#165 of 219 schools in DE
Southern Elementary School
Elementary School · Colonial School District · New Castle, DE
A Colonial School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
- Math 21% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Elementary School score 21% 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 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$75,985
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur (kathleen H.) ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 1,063 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
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| Lorewood Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 1–5 | 3.6 mi | 454 | 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.
Colonial School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 14
- District spending per student
- $23,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Elementary School is listed in Colonial School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Elementary School
Southern Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Castle, DE, part of Colonial School District, serving approximately 743 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Elementary School
What grades does Southern Elementary School serve?
Southern Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Southern Elementary School?
Southern Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Elementary School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Elementary School rank in DE?
Southern Elementary School ranks #165 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Southern Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Southern Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southern Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southern Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (302) 832-6300
- Area population (ZIP 19720)
- 60,593
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 19720; 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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