Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School

Wilmington, Delaware — 1 schools

632
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 632 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 557 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 $15,369 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 28.6% local, 50.6% state, and 20.8% 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 — 28/100, ranked #31 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 557:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 44.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.4% African American, 1.1% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Edison (Thomas a.) Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Edison (Thomas A.) 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

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School student-counselor ratio is 557:1 — 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

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 44.5% — 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?

20.8%
Federal
50.6%
State
28.6%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
31 / 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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School.

White 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
African American 96.4%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

557:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
44.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School

School Enrollment
Edison (Thomas a.) Charter School
Charter
557

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 632 students.

How much does Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School spend per student?

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School spends $15,369 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #31 in Delaware.

What is the average rent near Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?

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 Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School students are 96.4% African American, 1.1% White, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School?

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #31 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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