How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dickinson (John) School | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Wilmington, DE |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 340 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dickinson (John) School | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,101 | $23,101 |
| District | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Red Clay Consolidated School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dickinson (John) School | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.0% | 6.2% |
| African American | 25.0% | 77.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.7% | 13.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dickinson (John) School | Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 205.4:1 | 170:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.3% | 48.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 58 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.