- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, DE
Red Clay Early Years Program
Federal NCES profile for Red Clay Early Years Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100130000389
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Clay Early Years Program earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 335
- students enrolled
Red Clay Early Years Program has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Clay Early Years Program ranks #7 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: Red Clay Consolidated School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100130000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Red Clay Early Years Program grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 100130000389 · Wilmington, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students)
Red Clay Early Years Program grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Red Clay Early Years Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conrad Schools
Conrad Schools of Science
1,164 students
- Dickinson (Joh
Dickinson (John) School
1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab)
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
941 students
- Brandywine Spr
Brandywine Springs School
941 students
- Mckean (Thomas
Mckean (Thomas) High School
920 students
- This school 335
Red Clay Early Years Program
335 students
What this shows Red Clay Early Years Program reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Clay Early Years Program compares
Red Clay Early Years Program is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Delaware - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Red Clay Early Years Program is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Red Clay Consolidated School District reports $22,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Clay Early Years Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dickinson (John) School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Springs School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean (Thomas) High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Clay Early Years Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Odyssey Charter School
Standard public school
2,286 students 14:1 students per teacher
Conrad Schools of Science
Standard public school
1,164 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dickinson (John) School
Standard public school
1,027 students 16:1 students per teacher
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Standard public school
941 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
The Bancroft School
Standard public school
616 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Freire Charter School
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
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 an alternative school in Wilmington, DE. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Clay Early Years Program rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Clay Early Years Program ranks #7 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Besides Red Clay Early Years Program, Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students), Dickinson (John) School (1,027 students), and Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (941 students). See the Red Clay Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.