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Forwood Elementary School

Wilmington, Delaware · Grades K to 5 · Brandywine School District

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About Forwood Elementary School

Forwood Elementary School is a public school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 384 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Wilmington. With about 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.7 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in New Castle County. Families comparing options will find 58 other schools within 5 miles. Brandywine School District runs 15 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1900 Westminster Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone	(302) 475-3956
School district	Brandywine School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	384
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28
Students per teacher	13.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, New Castle County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 100124000288). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Wilmington Sudbury SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 9Wilmington · 0.8 mi St Edmond's AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Wilmington · 0.9 mi Brandywine High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Wilmington · 1 mi Carrcroft Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Wilmington · 1.2 mi Lancashire Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Wilmington · 1.3 mi Hanby Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Wilmington · 1.5 mi Concord Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades PreK to 12Wilmington · 1.6 mi Springer Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Wilmington · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Forwood Elementary School serve?

Forwood Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Forwood Elementary School?

Forwood Elementary School reported 384 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Forwood Elementary School?

About 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 384 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is Forwood Elementary School a public or charter school?

Forwood Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Forwood Elementary School in?

Forwood Elementary School is part of Brandywine School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/de/brandywine-school-district/

Where is Forwood Elementary School located?

Forwood Elementary School is at 1900 Westminster Drive, Wilmington, DE 19810. The phone number is (302) 475-3956.

How many other schools are near Forwood Elementary School?

There are 58 other schools within 5 miles of Forwood Elementary School in our directory.