D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3601 Jefferson Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Delaware
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
343
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%10/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−21 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−17 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%22%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3601 Jefferson Street
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 19802
District 1001240
NCES School ID 100124000285
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19802

Understanding the community around Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,907
Per Capita Income $33,712
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 90.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,600
Median Rent $1,150
Owner-Occupied 48.3%
Renter-Occupied 51.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 78.1%
White 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 5.3%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 343
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School?
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School?
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School has 343 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School serve?
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School receive per student?
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School receives $21,794 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School in 19802 ▼
Avg Home Value
$199,887
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,662
1-Year Change
-1.2%
% Renters
51.7%

Other Schools in 19802

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026