Enrollment
2,286
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100002600259 Charter school
Odyssey Charter School — Wilmington, DE
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
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: Odyssey 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)
163.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Odyssey Charter School reports 2,286 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 163.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 572 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Odyssey Charter School spends $14,550 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.1% from local sources (property taxes), 54.8% from the state, and 6.0% 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 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 Odyssey 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,286 | 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Delaware — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$14,550
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 572 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,286 Top 100% in Delaware — larger than 0% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 163.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100002600259
Student demographics
African American 34.5%
White 30.7%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 34.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 572:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 77
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odyssey Charter School, which includes Odyssey Charter School.
$14,550
Per student
-21%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 54.8%
Federal 6.0%
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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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Charter School
How many students attend Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has 2,286 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Charter School is 13:1, which is 8% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 18% 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 Odyssey Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Charter School is African American at 34.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Charter School?
Odyssey Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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.