Enrollment
265
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100008000178
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center — Middletown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 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: Appoquinimink School District · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center reports 265 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Appoquinimink School District spends $21,233 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 11% | — | — |
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Delaware — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
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
$21,233
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 265 Top 11% in Delaware — larger than 89% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100008000178
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Asian 27.5%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.1%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appoquinimink School District, which includes Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center.
$21,233
Per student
+15%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center has 265 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Middletown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center is White at 42.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Middletown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center?
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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.