Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

4050 Wrangle Hill Road
Bear, DE 19701

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/wilbur

1,052 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School, located on Wrangle Hill Road in Bear, Delaware, is a prominent institution within the Colonial School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while promoting the intellectual, social, and emotional development of every child, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character development. The staff at Wilbur Elementary works closely with families to create a collaborative atmosphere, often utilizing modern educational resources and extracurricular opportunities to enrich the student experience. By maintaining an active online presence through their school website, they keep parents and guardians informed about academic progress, school events, and district-wide initiatives, reflecting their commitment to transparent and effective communication.

1,052

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	171
Black	505
Asian	39
Two or More	73
American Indian	1

Black
505 (48.0%)
White
263 (25.0%)
Hispanic
171 (16.3%)
Two or More
73 (6.9%)
Asian
39 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colonial School District
Phone:	(302)832-6330
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/wilbur
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,052
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 160

Grade 1 177

Grade 2 187

Grade 3 164

Grade 4 181

Grade 5 183