Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

27 Landers Lane
New Castle, DE 19720

www.colonialschooldistrict.org/eisenberg

436 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary School, located in New Castle, Delaware, is a public school serving students in the Colonial School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on a "whole-child" approach, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a strong sense of community responsibility among its learners.

As part of the Colonial School District, Eisenberg Elementary leverages district-wide resources to provide a comprehensive curriculum, including core subjects and opportunities for enrichment. The school prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that students receive consistent support inside and outside the classroom. Through various school initiatives and a focus on inclusive practices, Eisenberg strives to create an inviting atmosphere where every student is empowered to meet high academic standards and develop the character traits necessary for lifelong learning.

436

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	166
Black	196
Asian	1
Two or More	36

Black
196 (45.0%)
Hispanic
166 (38.1%)
White
37 (8.5%)
Two or More
36 (8.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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)429-4074
Website:	http://www.colonialschooldistrict.org/eisenberg
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
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 78

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 71