Enrollment
119
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100130000249
Meadowood Program — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Meadowood Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadowood Program compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Meadowood Program reports 119 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 47% 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 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.3% 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 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Meadowood Program 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 47% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 5% | — | — |
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
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Delaware — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 119 Top 5% in Delaware — larger than 95% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100130000249
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Clay Consolidated School District, which includes Meadowood Program.
$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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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Meadowood Program
How many students attend Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program has 119 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowood Program is 7.5:1, which is 47% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 53% 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 Meadowood Program?
The largest demographic group at Meadowood Program is White at 37.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.