Keene (William B.) Elementary School

200 Corporal Stephen J Ballard
Newark, DE 19702
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Keene (William B.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50% in DE
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Keene (William B.) Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Keene (William B.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keene (William B.) Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#88 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
31%
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42%
42%
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15-19%
21%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
20%
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Black
47%
31%
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White
21%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/30/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keene (William B.) Elementary School's ranking?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Keene (William B.) Elementary School?
461 students attend Keene (William B.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Keene (William B.) Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keene (William B.) Elementary School?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keene (William B.) Elementary School offer ?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keene (William B.) Elementary School part of?
Keene (William B.) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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