Enrollment
434
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100000600017 Charter school
East Side Charter School — Wilmington, DE
Federal NCES profile for East Side Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
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: East Side Charter 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Side Charter School reports 434 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 434 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 66.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Side Charter School spends $17,899 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 23.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 East Side Charter 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 36% | — | — |
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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Delaware — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
66.4%
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
$17,899
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 434 Top 36% in Delaware — larger than 64% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100000600017
Student demographics
African American 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 94.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 434:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 66.4%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 122
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Side Charter School, which includes East Side Charter School.
$17,899
Per student
-3%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 23.0%
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.
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Kuumba Academy Charter School
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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 East Side Charter School
How many students attend East Side Charter School?
East Side Charter School has 434 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side Charter School is 11.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 30% 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 East Side Charter School?
The largest demographic group at East Side Charter School is African American at 94.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side Charter School?
East Side Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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.