Richardson Park Elementary School

Summary:

Richardson Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richardson Park Elementary School faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, low academic performance, and particularly poor outcomes for Hispanic students and English Language Learners. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Delaware, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are far below the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.34% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.45% at the state level and 36.79% in the district.

Nearby schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, such as Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School and Marbrook Elementary School, generally perform better than Richardson Park Elementary School on academic measures. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the large percentage of Hispanic and English Language Learner students at Richardson Park Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance, which is likely influenced by a combination of demographic factors and systemic issues.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16 Idella Avenue
       Wilmington, DE  19804


(302) 992-5570

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,794 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.9%
African American:
22.4%
White:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richardson Park Elementary School ranks worse than 99.1% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks last among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Richardson Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.9%), African American (22.4%), White (21.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richardson Park Elementary School is 9.1, which is the 3rd best among 14 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richardson Park Elementary School is $17,794, which is the 7th highest among 14 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Richardson Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richardson Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 10.93 83rd 91 8.8%
2012 10.31 81st 90 10.0%
2013 9.47 83rd 91 8.8%
2014 8.44 33rd 36 8.3%
2015 11.24 99th 108 8.3%
2016 5.23 82nd 86 4.7%
2017 4.40 82nd 86 4.7%
2018 3.73 82nd 85 3.5%
2019 5.99 99th 105 5.7%
2021 5.78 94th 95 1.1%
2022 6.55 101st 104 2.9%
2023 3.95 103rd 103 0.0%
2024 3.08 105th 106 0.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.94 28th 29 3.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.82 90th 92 2.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.87 97th 99 2.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.54 97th 99 2.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richardson Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.93 36th 37 2.7%
2022 5.47 36th 36 0.0%
2023 4.43 42nd 42 0.0%
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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.

Richardson Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Open Quote I choiced my son into the Richardson Park Learning Center for kindergarten. He loved it and so did I. I was so upset when they decided to close it. My son loved the learning center so much we decided to try him out in a regular class with a special education teacher and well and one on one sessions at Richardson Park Elementary. He did so well that by second grade he no longer needed an IEP. There is always room for improvement but as long as my child continues to enjoy waking up and going to school to learn everyday, I will continue to choice my child to Richardson Park Elementary School. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Open Quote The school is no longer a Junior High school, so there are not any 7th through 9th grade students. It makes me sad to see a rating so low from someone who clearly hasn't had any contact with our school for many years. Rather than anonymously rate us as a 1 out of 5, why don't you come in and be a mentor to our students or volunteer your time to help tutor kids. You will then see how great our school is. Admittedly, our test scores are not where we want them to be, but our children are learning and growing. I'm sorry you had a negative experience when you attended Park, but that was before I was even born, so I hope that you'll give us another chance. By the way, I'm the Principal of the building, so I may be a little biased in my opinions, but my door is always open and we love having past Park students come back to the school community. Close Quote


by a citizen
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Open Quote I attended this school back in the 1960's...I'm not surprised to see that its rating hasn't improved. Bullying and sexual harassment were everyday problems in grades 7 thru 9, and while I loved learning, I dreaded going to that school. It didn't do any good to report these issues to teachers -- they simply didn't care to deal with "social" problems. I'm happy to hear that there's finally nationwide focus on bullying -- my bullies are now grandparents...maybe the shoe's on the other foot now. Teachers need to get involved, set zero tolerance policies, and reprimand bullies and sexual harassers with enough clout to make the lesson stick for a lifetime. No child should be afraid to go to school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richardson Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 223 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 260 225 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1990 245 247 3 47 n/a n/a n/a 0 542
1991 236 245 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 421 196 3 25 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 427 209 4 44 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1994 437 217 6 46 1 n/a n/a 0 707
1995 403 228 4 52 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1996 403 228 4 52 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1997 393 263 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 367 241 1 84 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 377 213 6 87 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2000 364 210 1 78 1 n/a n/a 0 654
2001 322 216 1 78 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 244 182 3 85 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 244 182 3 85 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 202 144 9 99 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2005 190 167 10 120 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2006 154 146 8 148 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 145 133 7 154 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 117 99 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 111 85 7 158 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 106 105 9 176 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2011 110 118 7 189 0 0 1 0 425
2012 124 137 6 186 0 0 2 0 455
2013 107 132 4 190 0 0 4 0 437
2014 122 153 5 194 0 0 8 0 482
2015 130 149 2 186 2 0 10 0 479
2016 122 146 2 306 1 0 14 0 591
2017 123 144 3 338 0 1 10 0 619
2018 113 134 3 328 1 0 10 0 589
2019 114 128 3 291 0 0 13 0 549
2020 137 140 4 297 1 0 20 0 599
2021 132 121 4 279 0 0 23 0 559
2022 145 113 4 240 2 0 24 0 528
2023 110 116 5 264 2 0 22 0 519

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 Richardson Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 38.0 13.9 72.9
1989 530 38.5 13.7 61.5
1990 542 38.5 14.0 65.9
1991 531 33.0 16.0 51.6
1992 646 41.0 15.7 37.2
1993 687 41.5 16.6 59
1994 707 44.0 16.1 47.8
1995 688 40.0 17.2 51.6
1996 688 40.0 17.2 51.6
1997 716 39.0 18.4 49.4
1998 694 43.0 16.1 54.5
1999 684 43.0 15.9 49.1
2000 654 42.0 15.6 49.2
2001 618 42.0 14.7 52.3
2002 515 36.0 14.3 58.6
2003 515 36.0 14.3 58.6
2004 455 34.5 13.2 57.6
2005 487 33.5 14.5 54.8
2006 456 33.5 13.6 59.9
2007 441 30.0 14.7 69.2
2008 374 26.0 14.4 81.6
2009 361 23.5 15.4 77.3
2010 396 27.0 14.6 74.2
2011 425 35.0 12.1 74.6
2012 455 32.0 14.2 77.1
2013 437 38.0 11.5 86.3
2014 482 35.0 13.7 99.4
2015 479 37.0 12.9 99.4
2016 591 40.0 14.7 99.5
2017 619 41.0 15.0 n/a
2018 589 43.0 13.6 n/a
2019 549 41.0 13.3 n/a
2020 599 52.0 11.5 n/a
2021 559 57.5 9.7 n/a
2022 528 58.5 9.0 n/a
2023 519 56.5 9.1 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 Richardson Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 38.0 13.9 72.9
1989 530 38.5 13.7 61.5
1990 542 38.5 14.0 65.9
1991 531 33.0 16.0 51.6
1992 646 41.0 15.7 37.2
1993 687 41.5 16.6 59
1994 707 44.0 16.1 47.8
1995 688 40.0 17.2 51.6
1996 688 40.0 17.2 51.6
1997 716 39.0 18.4 49.4
1998 694 43.0 16.1 54.5
1999 684 43.0 15.9 49.1
2000 654 42.0 15.6 49.2
2001 618 42.0 14.7 52.3
2002 515 36.0 14.3 58.6
2003 515 36.0 14.3 58.6
2004 455 34.5 13.2 57.6
2005 487 33.5 14.5 54.8
2006 456 33.5 13.6 59.9
2007 441 30.0 14.7 69.2
2008 374 26.0 14.4 81.6
2009 361 23.5 15.4 77.3
2010 396 27.0 14.6 74.2
2011 425 35.0 12.1 74.6
2012 455 32.0 14.2 77.1
2013 437 38.0 11.5 86.3
2014 482 35.0 13.7 99.4
2015 479 37.0 12.9 99.4
2016 591 40.0 14.7 99.5
2017 619 41.0 15.0 n/a
2018 589 43.0 13.6 n/a
2019 549 41.0 13.3 n/a
2020 599 52.0 11.5 n/a
2021 559 57.5 9.7 n/a
2022 528 58.5 9.0 n/a
2023 519 56.5 9.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richardson Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,017 (11.3%) $18,796 (105.6%) $17,794

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richardson Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 103rd of 103 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Park Elementary School)25.37.5
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)46.134.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richardson Park Elementary School)19.88.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4437.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Park Elementary School)27.118.2
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)5143
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.540.5
 13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Park Elementary School)18.810.3
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)42.537.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Richardson Park Elementary School)27.78.8
 18.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)55.147.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richardson Park Elementary School)13.77.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)39.333
 6.3%
   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 Students549519
 5.5%
African American128116
 9.4%
American Indian02
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic291264
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White114110
 3.5%
Two or More Races1322
 69.2%


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Students at Richardson Park Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 22% African American, 21% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Richardson Park Elementary School.

Richardson Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Delaware elementary schools.


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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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