Enrollment
1,407
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100001900123 Charter school
Mot Charter School — Middletown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Mot Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 75
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: Mot Charter School · 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)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mot Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mot Charter School reports 1,407 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 72.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% 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 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mot Charter School spends $12,003 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.2% from local sources (property taxes), 71.7% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Mot Charter 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,407 | top 95% | — | — |
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 98% in Delaware — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$12,003
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,407 Top 95% in Delaware — larger than 5% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 72.0
Students per teacher 19.2:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100001900123
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 29.1%
Asian 19.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.1%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mot Charter School, which includes Mot Charter School.
$12,003
Per student
-35%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 71.7%
Federal 8.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Mot Charter School
How many students attend Mot Charter School?
Mot Charter School has 1,407 students enrolled. It is a other school in Middletown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mot Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mot Charter School is 19.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mot Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Mot Charter School is White at 41.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Middletown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mot Charter School?
Mot Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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.