Enrollment
451
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 100008000026
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School — Middletown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Redding (Louis L.) Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 23
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: Appoquinimink 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)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redding (Louis L.) Middle School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School reports 451 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 44.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 226 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Appoquinimink School District spends $21,233 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 39% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Delaware — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,233
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 451 Top 39% in Delaware — larger than 61% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100008000026
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 226:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.6%
In-school suspensions 55
Out-of-school suspensions 91
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Appoquinimink School District, which includes Redding (Louis L.) Middle School.
$21,233
Per student
+15%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 8.9%
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
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Frequently asked questions about Redding (Louis L.) Middle School
How many students attend Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is 14:1, which is 1% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 12% 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 Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Redding (Louis L.) Middle School is African American at 45.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Middletown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redding (Louis L.) Middle School?
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.