Enrollment
1,471
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100005000342 Charter school
Las Americas Aspira Academy — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Las Americas Aspira Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
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: Las Americas Aspira 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)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Las Americas Aspira Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Las Americas Aspira Academy reports 1,471 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 736 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Las Americas Aspira Academy spends $16,453 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.0% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Las Americas Aspira 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 96% | — | — |
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Delaware — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,453
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 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
Enrollment 1,471 Top 96% in Delaware — larger than 4% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100005000342
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 736:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.6%
In-school suspensions 103
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Las Americas Aspira Academy, which includes Las Americas Aspira Academy.
$16,453
Per student
-11%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Standard public school
3,109 students 17:1 students per teacher
Christiana High School
Standard public school
1,425 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Brennen School (the)
Special-education school
419 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Christina Early Education Center
Special-education school
362 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowood Program
Alternative education program
119 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Delaware School for the Deaf
Special-education school
108 students 3.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 15.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Americas Aspira Academy?
Las Americas Aspira Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 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.