Southern Elementary School

Southern Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
795 Cox Neck Rd,  New Castle, DE
Colonial School District
4.0
743 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19.4%
State Average
32.6%
Science
11.4%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
412:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
50.1%
White
33.8%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/26/2023
This year it’s my daughter’s second year in Southern Elementary school, she loves the school and her teachers.We are worried for her in kindergarten but she headed up have a caring teacher and that was her first time teaching. I do recommending this school because of my two years experience with the...
2.0 other
6/15/2021
I went to this school from k-5 and throughout my whole time I was bullied by my piers and in 5th I had a whole class team up on me and the school did nothing. Another time A girl shoved a bead into my ear canal and I had to go the the ER and the school did nothing about it that student was never dis...
5.0 other
10/6/2015
My child LOVES & looks forward to going to school! This has been a terrific experience for us thus far!
5.0 teacher
9/7/2014
The students, staff members, and parents at Southern are amazing! I drive an hour to and from school every day, but it is definitely worth the trip! The teachers collaborate as a team to individualize instruction and to ensure that all students experience success on a daily basis.

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Southern Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in New Castle, DE and is served by the Colonial School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 743 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Southern Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $559,464. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aquinas Academy, Fairwinds Christian School, Caravel Academy, and more. Learn more about what New Castle has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southern Elementary School.

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