At a glance
Reported students
119
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
492
Meadowood Program: 119 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
10.8:1 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
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.3:1
What the reported data says about Meadowood Program
Meadowood Program is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Newark. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Red Clay Consolidated School District. NCES reports 119 students for 2024–25.
Among 31 combined / other schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 156 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 White (37%) and Black (30.3%). English learners represent 1.6% 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 Meadowood Program
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 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
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black30.3%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Red Clay Consolidated School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
First State School
Other · Grades 03–12
21 reported students
Red Clay Early Years Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
335 reported students
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
276 reported students
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–02
340 reported students
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Meadowood Program
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRA Academy Other · Charter · ASPIRA Delaware | KG–12 | 1,471 | 1.5 mi |
| Red Clay Early Years Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | PK–PK | 335 | 1.8 mi |
| Delaware School for the Deaf Other · Christina School District | PK–12 | 108 | 2.4 mi |
| Brennen School (The) Other · Christina School District | PK–12 | 419 | 2.5 mi |
| Christina Early Education Center Other · Christina School District | PK–PK | 362 | 2.6 mi |
| Pyle (Sarah) Academy Other · Christina School District | Not reported | — | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Meadowood Program
What grades does Meadowood Program serve?
Meadowood Program reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Red Clay Consolidated School District.
How many students attend Meadowood Program?
Meadowood Program reported 119 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 124 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Meadowood Program?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 119 students and 11 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 Meadowood Program a public, charter, or magnet school?
Meadowood Program is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Red Clay Consolidated School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Meadowood Program in?
Meadowood Program is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District, based in Wilmington, DE, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Meadowood Program?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include ASPIRA Academy (1.5 mi), Red Clay Early Years Program (1.8 mi), Delaware School for the Deaf (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.