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Public School | Grades K-5 | Brandywine

Forwood Elementary School is located in Wilmington, DE and is one of 10 elementary schools in Brandywine School District. It is a public school that serves 425 students in grades K-5.

Forwood Elementary School made AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Delaware in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Forwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Forwood Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Forwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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1900 Westminster Dr, Wilmington, DE 19810

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jayson cortes: good principal nice school also good teachers

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I was well pleased in taking my granddaughter to her new school this morning, I was impressed with the reception and the friendleness of the staff and teachers.
I pray that she & each child will receive good quality education and get what each one needs while attending this school.

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Forwood Elementary School had 29% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Delaware had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

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73%

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18%

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Brandywine District Spending

$14,164Per Pupil

The Brandywine spends $14,164 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Brandywine District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Forwood Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Delaware average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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