Christina School District

Newark, Delaware — 27 schools

13,092
Total Enrollment
27
Schools
$30,267
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Christina School District operates 27 public schools serving 13,092 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 15 elementary, 7 other, 3 middle, 2 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,861 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 $30,267 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 41.3% local, 48.2% state, and 10.5% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $132,004 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #7 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 27 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 322:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.0% African American, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White across the district's schools.

Christina School District school enrollment varies 13× across entities

Christina School District school enrollment ranges from 108 students (lowest) to 1,425 students (highest), a spread of 1,317 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Christina School District student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Christina School District is typically wider than the Christina School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Christina School District chronic absenteeism rate is 34.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.5%
Federal
48.2%
State
41.3%
Local

Funding Equity

51
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.

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

Average Teacher Salary

$132,004
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 27 schools in Christina School District.

White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 44.0%
Asian 4.8%
Multiracial 5.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 27
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
322:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Christina School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Christina School District?

Christina School District has 27 schools, including 7 other, 2 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary. Total enrollment is 13,092 students.

How much does Christina School District spend per student?

Christina School District spends $30,267 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #7 in Delaware.

What is the average teacher salary in Christina School District?

The average teacher salary in Christina School District is $132,004 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Christina School District?

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 Christina School District?

Christina School District students are 44.0% African American, 23.0% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White, 4.8% Asian, averaged across 27 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Christina School District?

Christina School District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #7 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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