Early College High School at Del State

Dover, Delaware — 1 schools

519
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,626
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Early College High School at Del State operates 1 public schools serving 519 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 583 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 $13,626 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 15.0% local, 63.7% state, and 21.3% 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 — 31/100, ranked #28 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 291.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.4% African American, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% White across the district's schools.

Early College School at Del State accounts for 100.0% of all Early College High School at Del State student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Early College High School at Del State-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Early College High School at Del State student-counselor ratio is 292:1 — 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 Early College High School at Del State is typically wider than the Early College High School at Del State-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Early College High School at Del State chronic absenteeism rate is 10.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

21.3%
Federal
63.7%
State
15.0%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
28 / 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 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 Early College High School at Del State.

White 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 79.4%
Multiracial 2.4%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
291.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Early College High School at Del State

School Enrollment
Early College School at Del State
Charter
583

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Early College High School at Del State?

Early College High School at Del State has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 519 students.

How much does Early College High School at Del State spend per student?

Early College High School at Del State spends $13,626 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #28 in Delaware.

What is the average rent near Early College High School at Del State?

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 Early College High School at Del State?

Early College High School at Del State students are 79.4% African American, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% White, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Early College High School at Del State?

Early College High School at Del State has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #28 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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