How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Capital School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dover, Delaware | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 6,396 | 14,771 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Capital School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,800 | $23,101 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.1% | 14.7% |
| State Revenue | 65.9% | 48.1% |
| Local Revenue | 20.9% | 37.2% |
Capital School District
Federal State Local
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Capital School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.5% | 32.2% |
| African American | 52.1% | 28.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Capital School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 63 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 371.1:1 | 274.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.4% | 28.6% |
School Types
Capital School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.