Forwood Elementary School vs New Castle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forwood Elementary School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
New Castle Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Forwood Elementary School Wilmington, Delaware | New Castle Elementary School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 121 | #98 of 121 |
| National rank | #14972 of 50,301 | #37968 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 384 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 28% |
| city | Wilmington | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 30.9).
- •Forwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Forwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •New Castle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.7).
- •Forwood Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 383.
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 Forwood Elementary School better than New Castle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forwood Elementary School ranks higher (64.7 vs 30.9 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 Forwood Elementary School and New Castle Elementary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forwood Elementary School: 384. New Castle Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forwood Elementary School and New Castle Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Forwood Elementary School is 41st of 121 and New Castle Elementary School is 98th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).