Downie (Carrie) Elementary School vs Wilmington Manor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 2.2 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
Wilmington Manor Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Downie (Carrie) Elementary School New Castle, Delaware | Wilmington Manor Elementary School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 121 | #87 of 121 |
| National rank | #35323 of 50,301 | #34924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.9 vs 35.6).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Wilmington Manor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 291.
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 Wilmington Manor Elementary School?
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 Wilmington Manor Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School: 324. Wilmington Manor Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downie (Carrie) Elementary School and Wilmington Manor Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School is 89th of 121 and Wilmington Manor Elementary School is 87th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).