Academy of Dover Charter School

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Dover, Delaware - 1 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks Academy of Dover Charter School #7 of 40 districts in Delaware (state average 39). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,877 per pupil, Academy of Dover Charter School ranks #21 of 42 Delaware districts by per-pupil spending (Delaware districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

411
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,877
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Academy of Dover Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 411 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kent County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,877 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 42 Delaware districts by per-pupil spending. See how Delaware compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.1% local, 60.1% state, and 30.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 50/100, ranked #7 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 443:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 29.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.8% African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Academy of Dover Charter School, enrolling 443 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Academy of Dover Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Academy of Dover Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Academy of Dover Charter School a distant remainder — means Academy of Dover Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Academy of Dover Charter School student-counselor ratio is 443:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Academy of Dover Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 29.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Academy of Dover Charter School is typically wider than the Academy of Dover Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

30.7%
Federal
60.1%
State
9.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
7 / 40
State Rank
39
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Academy of Dover Charter School.

White 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 68.8%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

443:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Academy of Dover Charter School

School Enrollment
Academy of Dover Charter School
Charter
443

How Academy of Dover Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Delaware districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Sussex Montessori School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Campus Community School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
First State Military Academy Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Freire Charter School Wilmington Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
East Side Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Academy of Dover Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Dover Charter School?

Academy of Dover Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 411 students.

How much does Academy of Dover Charter School spend per student?

Academy of Dover Charter School spends $15,877 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #7 in Delaware.

What is the demographic composition of Academy of Dover Charter School?

Academy of Dover Charter School students are 68.8% African American, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.5% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Academy of Dover Charter School?

Academy of Dover Charter School has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #7 out of 40 districts in Delaware.