Red Clay Consolidated School District

Red Clay Consolidated School District serves 14,771 students across 28 schools in the suburban New Castle County area of Delaware. The district experienced slight enrollment decline of 0.4% from the prior year, suggesting relative stability in its student population. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 and 1,095 teachers on staff, Red Clay maintains staffing levels comparable to many suburban districts.

Academically, Red Clay performs modestly above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 32.6% compared to the Delaware average of 30.5%, while reading proficiency reaches 40.3% against the state average of 39.5%. The district's graduation rate of 92.2% exceeds the state average of 88.3% by approximately 4 percentage points. The district serves a diverse student population including 30.8% economically disadvantaged students, 15.6% English learners, and 23.2% students with disabilities.

Financially, Red Clay operates with a total budget of $320.9 million and maintains per-pupil spending of $10,499, notably higher than the state average of $8,195. Revenue sources reflect a balanced approach with 40.6% from local funding, 51.7% from state sources, and 7.7% from federal funding. This funding structure and higher per-pupil expenditure provide the district with above-average resources relative to Delaware schools.