Enrollment
429
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100130000265
Forest Oak Elementary School — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Forest Oak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 34
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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Oak Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Forest Oak Elementary School reports 429 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 215 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.6% 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 52/100 (C-), 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 Forest Oak Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Delaware — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 429 Top 35% in Delaware — larger than 65% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100130000265
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
White 32.4%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 215:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Clay Consolidated School District, which includes Forest Oak Elementary School.
$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
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- 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
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Oak Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Oak Elementary School?
Forest Oak Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Oak Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 16% 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 Forest Oak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Oak Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Oak Elementary School?
Forest Oak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) 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.