Enrollment
1,164
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100130000270
Conrad Schools of Science — Wilmington, DE
Federal NCES profile for Conrad Schools of Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 77
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: Red Clay Consolidated 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)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Conrad Schools of Science compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Conrad Schools of Science reports 1,164 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 65.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 388 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Red Clay Consolidated School District spends $23,101 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.2% from local sources (property taxes), 48.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Conrad Schools of Science 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,164 | top 91% | — | — |
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
18:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Delaware — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$23,101
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 388 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,164 Top 91% in Delaware — larger than 9% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100130000270
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 12.2%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 388:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.1%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Clay Consolidated School District, which includes Conrad Schools of Science.
$23,101
Per student
+25%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 48.1%
Federal 14.7%
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
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Odyssey Charter School
Standard public school
2,286 students 13:1 students per teacher
Dickinson (John) School
Standard public school
1,027 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Standard public school
941 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
The Bancroft School
Standard public school
616 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Freire Charter School
Standard public school
406 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative education program
335 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Conrad Schools of Science
How many students attend Conrad Schools of Science?
Conrad Schools of Science has 1,164 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conrad Schools of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Conrad Schools of Science is 18:1, which is 28% 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 Conrad Schools of Science?
The largest demographic group at Conrad Schools of Science is White at 50.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conrad Schools of Science?
Conrad Schools of Science has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.