Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School vs Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
557 students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–2
340 students
| Measure | Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School Wilmington, Delaware | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 121 | #1 of 121 |
| National rank | #47058 of 50,301 | #380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 557 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 16.1).
- •Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.5).
- •Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 340.
- •Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is a charter school while Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School better than Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy ranks higher (92.3 vs 16.1 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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School: 557. Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy rank in Delaware?
Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School is 116th of 121 and Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy is 1st of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).