Enrollment
769
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100001800122 Charter school
Providence Creek Academy Charter School — Clayton, DE
Federal NCES profile for Providence Creek Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
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: Providence Creek Academy 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Providence Creek Academy Charter School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Providence Creek Academy Charter School reports 769 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Providence Creek Academy Charter School spends $12,107 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 19.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), 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 Providence Creek Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 74% | — | — |
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Delaware — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,107
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 769 Top 74% in Delaware — larger than 26% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100001800122
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 38.1%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.6%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Providence Creek Academy Charter School, which includes Providence Creek Academy Charter School.
$12,107
Per student
-35%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 66.6%
Federal 19.6%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Providence Creek Academy Charter School
How many students attend Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School has 769 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Clayton, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Creek Academy Charter School is 15.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Providence Creek Academy Charter School is White at 45.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Clayton, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence Creek Academy Charter School?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) 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.