Enrollment
409
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100000700070 Charter school
Campus Community School — Dover, DE
Federal NCES profile for Campus Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
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: Campus Community School · 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)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campus Community School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Campus Community School reports 409 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Campus Community School spends $14,806 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.2% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 28.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 Campus Community School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 30% | — | — |
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Delaware — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,806
per pupil, district-wide
— below Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 30% in Delaware — larger than 70% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100000700070
Student demographics
African American 65.3%
White 17.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.2%
In-school suspensions 27
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Campus Community School, which includes Campus Community School.
$14,806
Per student
-20%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.2%
State 62.3%
Federal 28.4%
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 Dover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Dover Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Academy of Dover Charter School
Standard public school
443 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
William Henry Middle School
Standard public school
432 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Star Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 21:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Campus Community School
How many students attend Campus Community School?
Campus Community School has 409 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dover, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campus Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campus Community School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campus Community School?
The largest demographic group at Campus Community School is African American at 65.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dover, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campus Community School?
Campus Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.