Newark Charter School operates as a single-school suburban district in New Castle County, Delaware, serving 2,987 students. The district experienced significant enrollment growth of 21.5% from the prior year, suggesting strong demand and operational expansion.
Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 70.7% compared to the state average of 30.5%, while reading proficiency stands at 76.0% against the state average of 39.5%. These gaps represent meaningful performance differentials across both subject areas.
The student population reflects 10.7% economically disadvantaged students, 2.5% English learners, and 12.3% students with disabilities. With 176 teachers serving the enrollment base, the district maintains a 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio, which aligns with typical suburban district patterns.
Financial operations present a distinct profile. Per-pupil spending of $6,719 falls notably below the state average of $8,195, yet the district generates a $36.4 million total budget. Revenue composition reflects 59.6% state funding, 36.0% local funding, and 4.5% federal funding, indicating a heavy reliance on state support relative to local contributions. The combination of above-average academic outcomes achieved with below-average per-pupil expenditure warrants examination of resource allocation efficiency and funding model sustainability amid rapid enrollment growth.
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Total Students
2,987
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,719
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
70.7%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Smarter Balanced assessment results show the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards (Level 3+4). Delaware uses Smarter Balanced for grades 3-8 and high school.
Delaware School Success Framework (DSSF) uses a component-based system rather than letter grades. Schools are evaluated on Academic Achievement, Growth, School Quality, and Progress of English Learners.
Source: Delaware Open Data Portal (data.delaware.gov), 2024-25 School Year