Enrollment
910
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100005300359 Charter school
Academia Antonia Alonso — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Academia Antonia Alonso, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academia Antonia Alonso · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academia Antonia Alonso compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academia Antonia Alonso reports 910 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 910 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academia Antonia Alonso spends $20,346 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.5% from local sources (property taxes), 49.2% from the state, and 24.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academia Antonia Alonso compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Delaware — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,346
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 910 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 910 Top 83% in Delaware — larger than 17% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 16.7:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100005300359
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
White 7.1%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 910:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 52
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academia Antonia Alonso, which includes Academia Antonia Alonso.
$20,346
Per student
+10%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 49.2%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Newark
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Forest Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
West Park Place Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Academia Antonia Alonso
How many students attend Academia Antonia Alonso?
Academia Antonia Alonso has 910 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academia Antonia Alonso?
The student-teacher ratio at Academia Antonia Alonso is 16.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academia Antonia Alonso?
The largest demographic group at Academia Antonia Alonso is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academia Antonia Alonso?
Academia Antonia Alonso has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.