Serving 465 students in grades 1-5, W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. B. Simpson Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
W. B. Simpson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. B. Simpson Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 199 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
19%
31%
White
59%
38%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. B. Simpson Elementary School's ranking?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is ranked #56 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are W. B. Simpson Elementary School often compared to?
W. B. Simpson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Frear Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
465 students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of W. B. Simpson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does W. B. Simpson Elementary School offer ?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W. B. Simpson Elementary School part of?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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