Downie (Carrie) Elementary School vs Penn (William) High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 821 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Penn (William) High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,069 students
| Measure | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle, Delaware | Penn (William) High School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 121 | #28 of 34 |
| National rank | #35323 of 50,301 | #15769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 2,069 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 2,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 15% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 17.0).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.7).
- •Penn (William) High School is the larger school with 2,069 students compared with 324.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Downie (Carrie) Elementary School better than Penn (William) High School?
On the Success Index (US), Downie (Carrie) Elementary School ranks higher (34.9 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and Penn (William) High School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School: 324. Penn (William) High School: 2,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and Penn (William) High School rank in Delaware?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is 89th of 121 and Penn (William) High School is 28th of 34 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).