Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Reported Enrollment
1,044
students
District
Colonial School District
County Context Score
71/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4050 Wrangle Hill Road, Bear, DE, 19701
School District
Colonial School District
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 100023000237
- District ID
- 1000230
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–5
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,044 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
New Castle County has 127 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 15 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Colonial School District, New Castle County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Colonial School District.
1,044 students
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary reports 1,044 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 65 other primary schools in New Castle County with enrollment data, 65 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 465 students.
66 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 469 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
15 district schools
Colonial School District lists 8 primary, 3 middle, 1 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
8
Middle
3
High
1
Other
3
Nearby context inside Colonial School District
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School Profile FAQ
Is Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Colonial School District.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary with nearby schools?
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary should be compared with 66 primary schools in New Castle County, plus other schools in Colonial School District. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
Before using Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Colonial School District.
Part of Colonial School District
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is one of 15 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,132 students across 15 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
15
Reported Enrollment
9,132
15 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Southern Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Leach (John G.) SchoolPK–12 · OtherListed only
- Wilmington Manor Elementary SchoolKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Pleasantville Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- The Colwyck CenterPK · OtherListed only
- Castle Hills Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Downie (Carrie) Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Read (George) Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bedford (Gunning) Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
Similar Schools
Brandywine Springs School
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Old State Elementary School
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Charter School of New Castle
New Castle County Schools
County Context Score
71/100
County-level composite across 127 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.