How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Colonial School District | Indian River School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, Delaware | Selbyville, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 9,132 | 10,799 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 13.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Colonial School District | Indian River School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,668 | $21,100 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 53.5% | 55.4% |
| Local Revenue | 35.1% | 32.7% |
Colonial School District
Federal State Local
Indian River School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Colonial School District | Indian River School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.3% | 48.1% |
| African American | 44.6% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 34.3% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Colonial School District | Indian River School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 26 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 337:1 | 362.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.5% | 19.7% |
School Types
Colonial School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Indian River 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.