- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, DE
First State School
Federal NCES profile for First State School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100130000116
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First State School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Delaware.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 21
- students enrolled
First State School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First State School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: Red Clay Consolidated School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100130000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
First State School held near 18 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 100130000116 · Wilmington, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 4.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students)
First State School held near 18 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
First State School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conrad Schools
Conrad Schools of Science
1,164 students
- Dickinson (Joh
Dickinson (John) School
1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab)
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
941 students
- Brandywine Spr
Brandywine Springs School
941 students
- Mckean (Thomas
Mckean (Thomas) High School
920 students
- This school 21
First State School
21 students
What this shows First State School reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How First State School compares
First State School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Delaware - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
White 14.3%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, First State School is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Red Clay Consolidated School District reports $22,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First State School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson (John) School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Springs School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckean (Thomas) High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First State School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Odyssey Charter School
Standard public school
2,286 students 14:1 students per teacher
Conrad Schools of Science
Standard public school
1,164 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dickinson (John) School
Standard public school
1,027 students 16:1 students per teacher
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Standard public school
941 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
The Bancroft School
Standard public school
616 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Freire Charter School
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about First State School
How many students attend First State School?
First State School has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wilmington, DE. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State School?
The student-teacher ratio at First State School is 4.2:1, which is 70% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First State School?
The largest demographic group at First State School is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First State School?
First State School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First State School rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, First State School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Besides First State School, Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students), Dickinson (John) School (1,027 students), and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (941 students). See the Red Clay Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.