- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, DE
Brennen School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Brennen School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100020000305
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brennen School (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 419
- students enrolled
Brennen School (the) has class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brennen School (the) ranks #2 of 7 schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Christina School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100020000305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Brennen School (the) held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 100020000305 · Newark, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 4.5:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Christiana High School (1,425 students)
Brennen School (the) held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Brennen School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christiana Hig
Christiana High School
1,425 students
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,039 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
908 students
- Shue-Medill Mi
Shue-Medill Middle School
763 students
- Gauger-Cobbs M
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
681 students
- This school 419
Brennen School (the)
419 students
What this shows Brennen School (the) reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brennen School (the) compares
Brennen School (the) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 68% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Delaware - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
White 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Brennen School (the) is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Christina School District reports $33,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brennen School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shue-Medill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brennen School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Newark Charter School
Standard public school
3,109 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Standard public school
1,471 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Christiana High School
Standard public school
1,425 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Christina Early Education Center
Special-education school
362 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowood Program
Alternative education program
119 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Delaware School for the Deaf
Special-education school
108 students 3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brennen School (the)
How many students attend Brennen School (the)?
Brennen School (the) has 419 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Newark, DE. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brennen School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brennen School (the) is 4.5:1, which is 68% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brennen School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Brennen School (the) is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brennen School (the)?
Brennen School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brennen School (the) rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Brennen School (the) ranks #2 of 7 schools in Newark, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Christina School District?
Besides Brennen School (the), Christina School District also operates Christiana High School (1,425 students), Newark High School (1,039 students), and Glasgow High School (908 students). See the Christina School District district page for the complete list.