Enrollment
3,109
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100001500112 Charter school
Newark Charter School — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Newark Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 85
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: Newark 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)
176.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newark Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newark Charter School reports 3,109 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 176.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 345 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark Charter School spends $14,911 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.6% from local sources (property taxes), 62.8% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 Newark 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,109 | top 100% | — | — |
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Delaware — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,911
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
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
Enrollment 3,109 Top 100% in Delaware — larger than 0% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 176.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100001500112
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 24
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 345:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.9%
In-school suspensions 33
Out-of-school suspensions 40
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Charter School, which includes Newark Charter School.
$14,911
Per student
-19%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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
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Christiana High School
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1,425 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Brennen School (the)
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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 Newark Charter School
How many students attend Newark Charter School?
Newark Charter School has 3,109 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newark Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newark Charter School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newark Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Newark Charter School is White at 52.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newark Charter School?
Newark Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.