At a glance
Reported students
274
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
331
Kent County Community School: 274 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
21.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 60
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.2:1
What the reported data says about Kent County Community School
Kent County Community School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Dover. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Capital School District. NCES reports 274 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 combined / other schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 156 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.1:1, above the Delaware median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (60.6%) and White (24.8%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kent County Community School
- 1How do the reported 21.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.8%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black60.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Capital School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Capital Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
145 reported students
Kent County Secondary ILC
Other · Grades KG–12
107 reported students
Fairview Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
287 reported students
Hartly Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
240 reported students
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
314 reported students
East Dover Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
331 reported students
Public schools near Kent County Community School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T. Washington Elementary School Elementary · Capital School District | 01–05 | 314 | 0.1 mi |
| Kent County Secondary ILC Other · Capital School District | KG–12 | 107 | 0.2 mi |
| Capital Early Childhood Center Other · Capital School District | PK–PK | 145 | 0.9 mi |
| Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center Other · Caesar Rodney School District | UG–UG | 1 | 2.9 mi |
| Caesar Rodney High School Other · Caesar Rodney School District | PK–12 | 2,254 | 2.9 mi |
| John S. Charlton School Other · Caesar Rodney School District | PK–12 | 424 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kent County Community School
What grades does Kent County Community School serve?
Kent County Community School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Capital School District.
How many students attend Kent County Community School?
Kent County Community School reported 274 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 60 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kent County Community School?
The calculated ratio is 21.1:1, based on 274 students and 13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Delaware median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kent County Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kent County Community School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Capital School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Kent County Community School in?
Kent County Community School is part of Capital School District, based in Dover, DE, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kent County Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Booker T. Washington Elementary School (0.1 mi), Kent County Secondary ILC (0.2 mi), Capital Early Childhood Center (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.