Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School serves 275 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Newark, Delaware, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. Ranked 26th out of 220 elementary schools statewide, Wilson places in the 89th percentile with a strong MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with a 13.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio and 21 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academically, Wilson demonstrates solid performance with 52% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 47% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. These results contribute to the school's impressive 8.4 out of 10 academic score. Wilson Elementary draws families from an established suburban community where the median household income reaches $89,286 and median home values average $354,800.

The neighborhood reflects a well-educated population, with 51% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, though the area maintains economic diversity with a 14.9% poverty rate. Located on Forge Road in New Castle County, Wilson Elementary operates within Newark's large suburban setting, serving a community of nearly 50,000 residents who value educational excellence and family-oriented neighborhood living.