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Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School (Closed 2008)

29 Chase Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720
Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School serves 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
882 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
61%
31%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School?
882 students attend Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School?
Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School offer ?
Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School part of?
Calvin R. Mccullough Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.

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