Brennen School (The) in Newark, DE

At a glance

Reported students

419

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Delaware other enrollment

74th percentile

Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

362

Brennen School (The): 419 reported students.

State peer staffing position

21st percentile

5:1 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: 106
Teachers (FTE): 93
Student–teacher ratio: 1.1:1

What the reported data says about Brennen School (The)

Brennen School (The) is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Newark. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Christina School District. NCES reports 419 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5:1, below 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 (45.1%) and White (24.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 71.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Brennen School (The)

1How do the reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio and 84 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 71.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 7
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

White24.1%
Hispanic19.8%
Black45.1%
Asian6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Christina Early Education Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

362 reported students

Douglass School

Other · Grades 01–12

119 reported students

Delaware School for the Deaf

Other · Grades PK–12

108 reported students

Pyle (Sarah) Academy

Other · Grades Not reported

Enrollment not reported

Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

413 reported students

Keene (William B.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

408 reported students

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Public schools near Brennen School (The)

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
Christina Early Education Center Other · Christina School District	PK–PK	362	0.2 mi
Delaware School for the Deaf Other · Christina School District	PK–12	108	0.2 mi
ASPIRA Academy Other · Charter · ASPIRA Delaware	KG–12	1,471	1 mi
Pyle (Sarah) Academy Other · Christina School District	Not reported	—	2.1 mi
Meadowood Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District	KG–12	119	2.5 mi
Red Clay Early Years Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District	PK–PK	335	4.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Brennen School (The)

What grades does Brennen School (The) serve?

Brennen School (The) reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Christina School District.

How many students attend Brennen School (The)?

Brennen School (The) reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 106 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Brennen School (The)?

The calculated ratio is 5:1, based on 419 students and 84 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 Brennen School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?

Brennen School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Christina School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Brennen School (The) in?

Brennen School (The) is part of Christina School District, based in Newark, DE, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Brennen School (The)?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christina Early Education Center (0.2 mi), Delaware School for the Deaf (0.2 mi), ASPIRA Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.