Academy of Dover Charter School

Dover, Delaware — 1 schools

411
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,920
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 smaller districts in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 443 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kent County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,920 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 9.1% local, 60.1% state, and 30.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #4 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 443:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

53
Equity Score
4 / 40
State Rank
39
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kent County county, where this district is located.

$1,158
Studio/mo
$1,165
1 BR/mo
$1,470
2 BR/mo
$2,044
3 BR/mo
$2,285
4 BR/mo

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Academy of Dover Charter School?

Academy of Dover Charter School has 1 schools, 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 $15,920 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #4 in Delaware.

What is the average rent near Academy of Dover Charter School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kent County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 schools. 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 53/100, ranking #4 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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