Charter School of New Castle

New Castle, Delaware — 1 schools

752
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,976
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Charter School of New Castle operates 1 public schools serving 752 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 788 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in New Castle County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,976 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 27.1% local, 54.8% state, and 18.1% 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 — 26/100, ranked #34 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 394:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White across the district's schools.

Charter School of New Castle accounts for 100.0% of all Charter School of New Castle student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Charter School of New Castle-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

Charter School of New Castle student-counselor ratio is 394:1 — 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

Charter School of New Castle chronic absenteeism rate is 26.6% — 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 Charter School of New Castle is typically wider than the Charter School of New Castle-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.1%
Federal
54.8%
State
27.1%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
34 / 40
State Rank
39
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Charter School of New Castle.

White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 91.5%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

394:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Charter School of New Castle

School Enrollment
Charter School of New Castle
Charter
788

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Charter School of New Castle?

Charter School of New Castle has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 752 students.

How much does Charter School of New Castle spend per student?

Charter School of New Castle spends $14,976 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #34 in Delaware.

What is the average rent near Charter School of New Castle?

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

What is the demographic composition of Charter School of New Castle?

Charter School of New Castle students are 91.5% African American, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Charter School of New Castle?

Charter School of New Castle has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #34 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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