Enrollment
3,109
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, DE
Newark Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Newark Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100001500112Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newark Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 3,109
- students enrolled
Newark Charter School has class sizes larger than 89% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Charter School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Newark Charter School · Delaware
NCES ID 100001500112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
176.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newark Charter School
Newark Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Newark, Delaware, enrolling 3,109 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Delaware schools and 27% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Delaware, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,109 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newark's public schools, it stands alongside Las Americas Aspira Academy (1,471 students): Newark Charter School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
Newark Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Newark Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 3,109 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 Newark Charter School compares
Newark Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,109 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,109
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Delaware - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,745
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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
White 52.5%
Asian 17.6%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Newark Charter School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Charter School, which includes Newark Charter School.
$13,745
Per student
-19%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 62.8%
Federal 7.6%
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.
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Standard public school
1,471 students 16.7:1 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 (~3,109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newark Charter School
How many students attend Newark Charter School?
Newark Charter School has 3,109 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Charter School is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Charter School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Charter School?
Newark Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Newark Charter School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Newark Charter School ranks #4 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 Newark Charter School a good school?
Newark Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Newark Charter School?
None; Newark Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Newark Charter School is its only campus.
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