Wilbur (kathleen H.) Elementary

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary serves 1,063 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bear, Delaware's New Castle County. This large elementary school maintains a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio with 71 full-time equivalent teachers supporting its substantial enrollment.

Academically, Wilbur Elementary ranks 115th out of 220 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 48th percentile with room for growth. Current assessment data shows 41% of students performing at proficient levels or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 29% achieve proficiency in mathematics. The school is focusing on strengthening these foundational academic areas to better serve its diverse student population.

Located at 4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Wilbur Elementary sits in an established suburban community where the median household income reaches $103,104 and the median home value is $329,200. The surrounding 19701 ZIP code area has a population of 44,553 residents, with 34% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.0%. This large suburban setting provides families with access to community resources while maintaining a neighborhood school atmosphere within one of Delaware's more populous educational environments.