Keene (William B.) Elementary School

200 Cpl Stephen J. Ballard Way
Newark, DE 19702

(302)454-2018

www.christinak12.org/KeeneES

408 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William B. Keene Elementary School, located on LaGrange Avenue in Newark, Delaware, is a public institution serving students in the Christina School District. The school is named in honor of Dr. William B. Keene, a former Delaware State Superintendent of Public Instruction, reflecting a commitment to academic leadership and community development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school provides a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on student growth, character development, and inclusive education. By leveraging its website and district resources, Keene Elementary maintains active communication with families to ensure a collaborative approach to student success. Its location in Newark places it within a diverse suburban community, and the school strives to provide its students with the essential academic and social tools necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.

408

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	81
Black	210
Asian	15
Two or More	29
American Indian	4

Black
210 (51.5%)
Hispanic
81 (19.9%)
White
69 (16.9%)
Two or More
29 (7.1%)
Asian
15 (3.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Christina School District
Phone:	(302)454-2018
Website:	http://www.christinak12.org/KeeneES
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 59

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 77