Downie (Carrie) Elementary School vs The Colwyck Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.9 km 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
The Colwyck Center
New Castle · Public other · Grades PK–PK
222 students
| Measure | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle, Delaware | The Colwyck Center New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #89 of 121 | – |
| National rank | #35323 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 324 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Colwyck Center does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.0).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 222.
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 The Colwyck Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and The Colwyck Center?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School: 324. The Colwyck Center: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and The Colwyck Center rank in Delaware?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is 89th of 121 and The Colwyck Center is unranked among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).