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Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806

About Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

The Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is a public school in Wilmington, Delaware, which is a small city. There are 316 students at the school, which serves grades K–5. There are 36 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor, which means that the student-teacher ratio is 9:1, which is better than the district average. There are about 47% girls and 53% boys in the school. Lewis Dual Language Elementary says that 17% of its students were proficient in math and 17% were proficient in reading (ELA). The school is known for its bilingual immersion program, which focuses on teaching both English and Spanish, being open to all cultures, and helping students learn more than one language. Most of the students are minorities, and a large number of them are Hispanic or African American. The school has a community-oriented, supportive atmosphere and gets a lot of money per student, which helps keep class sizes small and gives each student more attention. Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School has a good dual-language curriculum, a low student-to-teacher ratio, and good student support services. It is also working to improve proficiency outcomes in core academic areas.

Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Contact Information

Address

920 North Van Buren Street, Wilmington, DE, 19806

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Phone

(302) 651-2695

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 17% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
17
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
316
Total Students
$67814
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM to 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 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 14.87%
Asian 0.32%
Hispanic 55.06%
Black 28.16%
Two+ Races 0.63%
Native Am. 0.63%
White
14.87%
Asian
0.32%
Hispanic
55.06%
Black
28.16%
Two+ Races
0.63%
Native Am.
0.63%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 316
47.47%
150 Female
52.53%
166 Male

Student Population

316 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

316 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School in Wilmington, Delaware, has been in the news lately for its unique approach to bilingual education and its dedication to creating a welcoming environment for all cultures. The school has just started working with local groups to improve its language immersion programs. This will give students even more chances to practice their Spanish and English skills both in and out of the classroom.

FAQ

Q1. What makes the school different?

Ans. It teaches in both English and Spanish.

Q2. Do students learn in both languages every day?

Ans. Yes, classes use a bilingual teaching style.

Q3. How do parents get involved?

Ans. Families go to cultural events, meetings, and school events.

Q4. Are there any support services?

Ans. Staff help with language and academic needs.

Q5. Does the school put on events for the community?

Ans. Yes, especially when there are celebrations with people from different cultures.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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

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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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