Very Good
#67 of 219 schools in DE
Top 30% in state
W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Elementary School · Caesar Rodney School District · Camden, DE
A Caesar Rodney School District elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5 Old North Road, Camden, DE 19934
- Math 58% vs DE 38% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W. B. Simpson Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2022, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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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Where W. B. Simpson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camden), 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
$79,100
Median home value
$311,200
Median rent
$1,510/mo
College educated
34.7%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19934; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Elementary Intensive Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 2–5 | 0.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| W. Reily Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 512 | 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.
Caesar Rodney School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 14
- District spending per student
- $18,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is listed in Caesar Rodney School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W. B. Simpson Elementary School
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Camden, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades 1st-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W. B. Simpson Elementary School
What grades does W. B. Simpson Elementary School serve?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. B. Simpson Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W. B. Simpson Elementary School rank in DE?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks #67 of 219 schools in DE.
What is W. B. Simpson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W. B. Simpson Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is W. B. Simpson Elementary School a charter school?
No, W. B. Simpson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W. B. Simpson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, W. B. Simpson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (302) 697-3207
- Area population (ZIP 19934)
- 13,579
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 19934; 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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