Enrollment
788
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100002400256 Charter school
Charter School of New Castle — New Castle, DE
Federal NCES profile for Charter School of New Castle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 34
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: Charter School of New Castle · 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charter School of New Castle compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charter School of New Castle reports 788 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% 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 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 394 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charter School of New Castle spends $14,976 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 18.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Charter School of New Castle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 76% | — | — |
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Delaware — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,976
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 788 Top 76% in Delaware — larger than 24% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100002400256
Student demographics
African American 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 394:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charter School of New Castle, which includes Charter School of New Castle.
$14,976
Per student
-19%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 18.1%
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 New Castle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southern Elementary School
Standard public school
729 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Castle Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasantville Elementary School
Standard public school
389 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
New Castle Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 14.1:1 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 Charter School of New Castle
How many students attend Charter School of New Castle?
Charter School of New Castle has 788 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Castle, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of New Castle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of New Castle is 17.9:1, which is 27% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter School of New Castle?
The largest demographic group at Charter School of New Castle is African American at 91.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Castle, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter School of New Castle?
Charter School of New Castle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.