West Park Place Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newark, Delaware 19711 · Christina School District
#10 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware
#2542 of 50,301 nationally
About West Park Place Elementary School
West Park Place Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newark, in the Christina School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 10th of 121 ranked elementary schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (71th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 350.
There are 23 schools in Newark; West Park Place Elementary School ranks 1st of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Park Place Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Park Place Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 1.7 km away
Newark High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students · 2.2 km away
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 2.3 km away
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students · 3.1 km away
Newark Charter School
Newark · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,109 students · 3.1 km away
Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students · 3.9 km away
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students · 4.1 km away
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 4.4 km away
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students · 4.5 km away
Cecil Manor Elementary
Elkton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Frederica · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
347 students
Downes (John R.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
Towne Point Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–4
341 students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
340 students
Maple Lane Elementary School
Claymont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Park Place Elementary School a good school?
West Park Place Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 121 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Park Place Elementary School rank in Delaware?
West Park Place Elementary School ranks #10 of 121 elementary schools in Delaware and #2542 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Park Place Elementary School?
West Park Place Elementary School had 350 students in 2025.
Is West Park Place Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Park Place Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Park Place Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Park Place Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.