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Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

14 Forge Road, Newark, DE, 19711

Top 10% School in DELAWARE

Ranked 4 of 113 in DELAWARE

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About Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School is a public school in Newark, Delaware, which is in a large suburban area. The school has about 275 students in grades Kindergarten through 5. There are 21 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 13 students. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 58% of the students are from minority backgrounds, and 47% are female and 53% are male. Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary focuses on basic academic skills and enrichment programs. In addition to regular classroom instruction, students can join clubs for science and math, music, and the arts. 57% of students scored at or above proficiency in math, and 52% scored at or above proficiency in reading (ELA). This is a good performance compared to the state average. The school spends about $18,138 per student on things like classroom supplies and after-school activities. Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School has a welcoming, community-focused environment. Its strengths and potential for continued student growth are shown by its diversity, extracurricular activities, and consistent academic success.

Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Contact Information

Address

14 Forge Road, Newark, DE, 19711

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Phone

(302) 454-2180

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 52% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
275
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42.55%
Asian 6.18%
Hispanic 14.18%
Black 28.73%
Two+ Races 7.64%
Native Am. 0%
White
42.55%
Asian
6.18%
Hispanic
14.18%
Black
28.73%
Two+ Races
7.64%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 275
46.91%
129 Female
53.09%
146 Male

Student Population

275 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

275 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently a third-grader student in Etta J. Wilson Elementary School just won the top prize in the 2025 National Children's Dental Health Poster Contest! This shows how creative and excellent the school is. This accomplishment shows how the school encourages students to do well in school and to express themselves through art and projects that help the community. Families all over the neighborhood are celebrating. They're proud to see young artists from Wilson making a name for themselves outside of school.

FAQ

Q1. What grades are there?

Ans. Students in the early grades sign up.

Q2. Are there activities that make things better?

Ans. Yes, programs change every year.

Q3. Do families take part in events?

Ans. The school wants people to get involved.

Q4. Is there transportation?

Ans. Bus routes go to places close by.

Q5. Are there services to help students?

Ans. Help with schoolwork is available when needed.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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