Enrollment
433
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 100005700368 Charter school
First State Military Academy — Clayton, DE
Federal NCES profile for First State Military Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 27
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 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: First State Military Academy · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First State Military Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
First State Military Academy reports 433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 8 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 217 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding First State Military Academy spends $15,338 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 First State Military Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 35% | — | — |
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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Delaware — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$15,338
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 217 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 433 Top 35% in Delaware — larger than 65% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100005700368
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 217:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.2%
In-school suspensions 49
Out-of-school suspensions 83
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for First State Military Academy, which includes First State Military Academy.
$15,338
Per student
-17%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 12.5%
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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Frequently asked questions about First State Military Academy
How many students attend First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has 433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First State Military Academy is 18.3:1, which is 30% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First State Military Academy?
The largest demographic group at First State Military Academy is White at 49.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clayton, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First State Military Academy?
First State Military Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 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.