Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oberle (William) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oberle (William) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oberle (William) Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Oberle (William) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oberle (William) Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#140 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
54%
20%
Black
30%
31%
White
12%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oberle (William) Elementary School's ranking?
Oberle (William) Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Oberle (William) Elementary School often compared to?
Oberle (William) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leasure (May B.) Elementary School, Keene (William B.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Oberle (William) Elementary School?
512 students attend Oberle (William) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oberle (William) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oberle (William) Elementary School?
Oberle (William) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Oberle (William) Elementary School offer ?
Oberle (William) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oberle (William) Elementary School part of?
Oberle (William) Elementary School is part of Christina School District.
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