At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
597
Forwood Elementary School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 361
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Forwood Elementary School
Forwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wilmington. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Brandywine School District. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (53.4%) and Black (21.9%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Forwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.4%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black21.9%
- Asian9.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Brandywine School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maple Lane Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
363 reported students
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
322 reported students
Lombardy Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
466 reported students
Carrcroft Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Lancashire Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
510 reported students
Hanby Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
520 reported students
Public schools near Forwood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrcroft Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 475 | 1.2 mi |
| Lancashire Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 510 | 1.3 mi |
| Hanby Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 520 | 1.5 mi |
| Maple Lane Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 363 | 2 mi |
| Claymont Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 937 | 2.2 mi |
| Lombardy Elementary School Elementary · Brandywine School District | KG–05 | 466 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forwood Elementary School
What grades does Forwood Elementary School serve?
Forwood Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Brandywine School District.
How many students attend Forwood Elementary School?
Forwood Elementary School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 121 Delaware elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 361 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 384 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 13.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Forwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brandywine School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Forwood Elementary School in?
Forwood Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District, based in Wilmington, DE, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Forwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carrcroft Elementary School (1.2 mi), Lancashire Elementary School (1.3 mi), Hanby Elementary School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.