Providence Creek Academy Charter School

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Clayton, Delaware - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Providence Creek Academy Charter School #26 of 40 districts in Delaware (state average 39). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,074 per pupil, Providence Creek Academy Charter School ranks #40 of 42 Delaware districts by per-pupil spending (Delaware districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

730
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,074
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Providence Creek Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 730 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kent County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,074 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 5 of 42 Delaware districts by per-pupil spending. See how Delaware compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.8% local, 66.6% state, and 19.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #26 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 8.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.5% White, 38.1% African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Providence Creek Academy Charter School, enrolling 769 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Providence Creek Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Providence Creek Academy Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Providence Creek Academy Charter School a distant remainder — means Providence Creek Academy 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

Providence Creek Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 8.6% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

19.6%
Federal
66.6%
State
13.8%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
26 / 40
State Rank
39
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Providence Creek Academy Charter School.

White 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 38.1%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 10.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

8.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Providence Creek Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter
769

How Providence Creek Academy Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Delaware districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Academia Antonia Alonso Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Charter School of New Castle Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Kuumba Academy Charter School Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Edison (Thomas a.) Charter School Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
First State Montessori Academy Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Providence Creek Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Providence Creek Academy Charter School?

Providence Creek Academy Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 730 students.

How much does Providence Creek Academy Charter School spend per student?

Providence Creek Academy Charter School spends $11,074 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #26 in Delaware.

What is the demographic composition of Providence Creek Academy Charter School?

Providence Creek Academy Charter School students are 45.5% White, 38.1% African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Providence Creek Academy Charter School?

Providence Creek Academy Charter School has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #26 out of 40 districts in Delaware.