Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Summary:

Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, serving 399 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Colonial School District, which is ranked 28 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eisenberg Elementary faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state and nearby school averages. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is also consistently lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.91% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.45% and the district average of 23.67%. While the school performs better for African American and Hispanic student groups compared to other Delaware elementary schools, its overall academic performance is still significantly below state and district levels.

When compared to nearby schools in the Colonial School District, such as New Castle Elementary and Downie (Carrie) Elementary, Eisenberg generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and lower SchoolDigger rankings. This suggests that the school may need to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools in the district to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and the broader contextual factors that may be influencing its performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 27 Landers Lane
       New Castle, DE  19720-2093


(302) 429-4074

District: Colonial School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,790 Help


Students who attend Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
High:    Penn (William) High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.3%
Hispanic:
40.5%
White:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Colonial School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.3%), Hispanic (40.5%), White (7.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is 13.8. 6 elementary schools in the Colonial School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School is $14,790. 6 elementary schools in the Colonial School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School 78th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Colonial School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial School District 28th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 88.94 4th 91 95.6%
2012 29.27 73rd 90 18.9%
2013 11.58 82nd 91 9.9%
2015 16.59 93rd 108 13.9%
2016 18.30 73rd 86 15.1%
2017 13.14 75th 86 12.8%
2018 15.94 75th 85 11.8%
2019 18.47 86th 105 18.1%
2021 13.87 86th 95 9.5%
2022 14.66 91st 104 12.5%
2023 25.93 72nd 103 30.1%
2024 29.34 78th 106 26.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.11 21st 29 27.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.37 59th 92 35.9%
2022 21.80 54th 62 12.9%
2023 44.20 38th 66 42.4%
2024 44.28 36th 66 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.11 90th 99 9.1%
2022 11.62 84th 90 6.7%
2023 18.72 76th 89 14.6%
2024 34.49 60th 97 38.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.76 78th 99 21.2%
2022 13.20 84th 90 6.7%
2023 26.79 65th 89 27.0%
2024 27.55 72nd 97 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.87 51st 72 29.2%
2022 27.57 48th 60 20.0%
2023 34.05 40th 60 33.3%
2024 53.40 26th 62 58.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.13 30th 37 18.9%
2022 17.13 34th 36 5.6%
2023 36.68 29th 42 31.0%
2024 48.13 21st 37 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.41 80th 82 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 301 140 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1989 283 138 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1990 305 133 n/a 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 446
1991 318 135 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 329 142 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1993 344 167 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1994 316 172 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 232 145 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 232 145 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 230 163 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 232 150 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 294 234 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 303 246 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2001 288 250 8 68 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2002 237 183 2 82 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 237 183 2 82 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 214 189 2 104 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 189 181 2 123 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2006 168 180 2 120 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2007 144 195 5 124 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 104 293 2 126 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2009 104 312 2 145 2 n/a n/a 0 565
2010 92 326 2 151 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 95 266 0 161 3 0 6 0 531
2012 98 264 0 183 0 0 12 0 557
2013 89 263 0 167 0 0 18 0 537
2014 107 260 0 175 0 0 23 0 565
2015 99 239 2 165 1 0 33 0 539
2016 97 227 1 165 0 0 41 0 531
2017 81 228 2 161 0 0 37 0 509
2018 78 232 2 138 0 1 36 0 487
2019 80 245 2 142 0 1 38 0 508
2020 65 241 1 152 0 1 34 0 494
2021 65 217 0 156 1 1 27 0 467
2022 44 178 0 157 0 1 19 0 399
2023 38 178 0 158 0 0 25 0 399
2024 32 184 1 168 0 0 30 0 415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 31.0 14.5 34.4
1989 430 28.0 15.3 36.7
1990 446 28.0 15.9 33.9
1991 458 28.0 16.3 32.8
1992 486 28.0 17.3 33.5
1993 527 30.0 17.6 38
1994 509 30.0 17.0 40.9
1995 396 24.0 16.5 44.4
1996 396 24.0 16.5 44.4
1997 412 27.0 15.3 49.5
1998 402 26.5 15.2 56.2
1999 560 36.0 15.6 48.8
2000 595 36.0 16.5 42.7
2001 615 37.0 16.6 45.4
2002 505 30.0 16.8 63.8
2003 505 30.0 16.8 63.8
2004 509 28.0 18.2 56.4
2005 495 27.0 18.3 63.6
2006 472 34.0 13.9 65.3
2007 468 31.0 15.1 73.7
2008 528 36.0 14.7 65.3
2009 565 37.0 15.3 53.6
2010 573 38.0 15.0 82.5
2011 531 42.0 12.6 87.6
2012 557 38.0 14.6 62.1
2013 537 37.0 14.5 68.9
2014 565 37.0 15.2 99.5
2015 539 35.0 15.4 99.4
2016 531 36.0 14.7 99.4
2017 509 38.0 13.3 n/a
2018 487 33.0 14.7 n/a
2019 508 33.0 15.3 n/a
2020 494 36.0 13.7 n/a
2021 467 36.0 12.9 n/a
2022 399 34.0 11.7 n/a
2023 399 34.0 11.7 n/a
2024 415 30.0 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 450 31.0 14.5 34.4
1989 430 28.0 15.3 36.7
1990 446 28.0 15.9 33.9
1991 458 28.0 16.3 32.8
1992 486 28.0 17.3 33.5
1993 527 30.0 17.6 38
1994 509 30.0 17.0 40.9
1995 396 24.0 16.5 44.4
1996 396 24.0 16.5 44.4
1997 412 27.0 15.3 49.5
1998 402 26.5 15.2 56.2
1999 560 36.0 15.6 48.8
2000 595 36.0 16.5 42.7
2001 615 37.0 16.6 45.4
2002 505 30.0 16.8 63.8
2003 505 30.0 16.8 63.8
2004 509 28.0 18.2 56.4
2005 495 27.0 18.3 63.6
2006 472 34.0 13.9 65.3
2007 468 31.0 15.1 73.7
2008 528 36.0 14.7 65.3
2009 565 37.0 15.3 53.6
2010 573 38.0 15.0 82.5
2011 531 42.0 12.6 87.6
2012 557 38.0 14.6 62.1
2013 537 37.0 14.5 68.9
2014 565 37.0 15.2 99.5
2015 539 35.0 15.4 99.4
2016 531 36.0 14.7 99.4
2017 509 38.0 13.3 n/a
2018 487 33.0 14.7 n/a
2019 508 33.0 15.3 n/a
2020 494 36.0 13.7 n/a
2021 467 36.0 12.9 n/a
2022 399 34.0 11.7 n/a
2023 399 34.0 11.7 n/a
2024 415 30.0 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $695 (4.7%) $16,625 (112.4%) $14,790

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 86th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 103 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)29.815.9
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School District)33.225.3
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)30.121.4
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colonial School District)30.224.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)34.641.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School District)39.227.6
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)26.932.5
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colonial School District)31.920.7
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)41.329.2
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial School District)46.133.5
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School)39.824.7
 15.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colonial School District)29.118.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students508399
 21.5%
African American245178
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic142158
 11.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8038
 52.5%
Two or More Races3825
 34.2%


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Students at Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School are 44% African American, 40% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
High : Penn (William) High School

Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School ranks 78th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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