Carrcroft Elementary School

503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

www.brandywineschools.org/carrcroft

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carrcroft Elementary School is a public school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving students in the Brandywine School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a diverse student body, offering a range of programs designed to meet the foundational needs of children in the elementary grades while encouraging active participation from families and the surrounding community.

As part of the Brandywine School District, Carrcroft aligns its curriculum with state standards and district-wide initiatives aimed at preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school places a strong value on creating a collaborative atmosphere where educators work closely with parents to ensure that each child receives individualized attention. Through a combination of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, Carrcroft strives to be a cornerstone of the North Wilmington community.

475

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrcroft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	30
Black	187
Asian	12
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
210 (44.2%)
Black
187 (39.4%)
Two or More
32 (6.7%)
Hispanic
30 (6.3%)
Asian
12 (2.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Brandywine School District
Phone:	(302)762-7165
Website:	http://www.brandywineschools.org/carrcroft
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 79

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 79