Enrollment
1,471
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, DE
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Federal NCES profile for Las Americas Aspira Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100005000342Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Americas Aspira Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,471
- students enrolled
Las Americas Aspira Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Americas Aspira Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Las Americas Aspira Academy · Delaware
NCES ID 100005000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Americas Aspira Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Las Americas Aspira Academy
Las Americas Aspira Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Newark, Delaware, enrolling 1,471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Delaware, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,471 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 736 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Newark Charter School (3,109 students): Las Americas Aspira Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 17.7:1).
Las Americas Aspira Academy is a single-school charter district, so Las Americas Aspira Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,471 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Delaware, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Las Americas Aspira Academy compares
Las Americas Aspira Academy on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Delaware - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,876
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $16,990
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 736 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
African American 13.3%
White 10.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Las Americas Aspira Academy is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Americas Aspira Academy, which includes Las Americas Aspira Academy.
$14,876
Per student
-12%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 56.2%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Newark Charter School
Standard public school
3,109 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Christiana High School
Standard public school
1,425 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Brennen School (the)
Special-education school
419 students 4.5:1 students per teacher
Christina Early Education Center
Special-education school
362 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowood Program
Alternative education program
119 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
Delaware School for the Deaf
Special-education school
108 students 3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Las Americas Aspira Academy
How many students attend Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Las Americas Aspira Academy has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Americas Aspira Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Americas Aspira Academy is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Americas Aspira Academy?
The largest demographic group at Las Americas Aspira Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Las Americas Aspira Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Americas Aspira Academy rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Americas Aspira Academy ranks #7 of 7 schools in Newark, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Las Americas Aspira Academy a good school?
Las Americas Aspira Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Las Americas Aspira Academy?
None; Las Americas Aspira Academy is a single-school charter district, and Las Americas Aspira Academy is its only campus.
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