Oberle (William) Elementary School vs Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Bear · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Bear · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,052 students
| Measure | Oberle (William) Elementary School Bear, Delaware | Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary Bear, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 121 | #84 of 121 |
| National rank | #43099 of 50,301 | #32713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| city | Bear | Bear |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 22.8).
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Oberle (William) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.9).
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 512.
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 Oberle (William) Elementary School better than Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary ranks higher (38.9 vs 22.8 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 Oberle (William) Elementary School and Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bear and Bear in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oberle (William) Elementary School: 512. Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oberle (William) Elementary School and Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary rank in Delaware?
Oberle (William) Elementary School is 109th of 121 and Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is 84th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).