Enrollment
335
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100130000389
Red Clay Early Years Program — Wilmington, DE
Federal NCES profile for Red Clay Early Years Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
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: Red Clay Consolidated School District · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Clay Early Years Program compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Red Clay Early Years Program reports 335 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% 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 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 335 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Red Clay Consolidated School District spends $23,101 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.2% from local sources (property taxes), 48.1% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Red Clay Early Years Program 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 20% | — | — |
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Delaware — lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,101
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 335 Top 20% in Delaware — larger than 80% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100130000389
Student demographics
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 335:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Clay Consolidated School District, which includes Red Clay Early Years Program.
$23,101
Per student
+25%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 48.1%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
Similar other schools in Wilmington
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1,164 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dickinson (John) School
Standard public school
1,027 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Standard public school
941 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
The Bancroft School
Standard public school
616 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Freire Charter School
Standard public school
406 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Red Clay Early Years Program
How many students attend Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program has 335 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 33% 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 Red Clay Early Years Program?
The largest demographic group at Red Clay Early Years Program is White at 36.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.