At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Delaware other enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 31 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
492
Red Clay Early Years Program: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
12.9:1 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Red Clay Early Years Program
Red Clay Early Years Program is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Wilmington. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Red Clay Consolidated School District. NCES reports 335 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 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 White (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Red Clay Early Years Program
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 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?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.4%
- Hispanic33.7%
- Black23.3%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Meadowood Program
Other · Grades KG–12
119 reported students
First State School
Other · Grades 03–12
21 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
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
Richey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
Public schools near Red Clay Early Years 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowood Program Other · Red Clay Consolidated School District | KG–12 | 119 | 1.8 mi |
| ASPIRA Academy Other · Charter · ASPIRA Delaware | KG–12 | 1,471 | 3.1 mi |
| Pyle (Sarah) Academy Other · Christina School District | Not reported | — | 3.3 mi |
| Delaware School for the Deaf Other · Christina School District | PK–12 | 108 | 3.9 mi |
| Brennen School (The) Other · Christina School District | PK–12 | 419 | 4.1 mi |
| Christina Early Education Center Other · Christina School District | PK–PK | 362 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Red Clay Early Years Program
What grades does Red Clay Early Years Program serve?
Red Clay Early Years Program reports grades PK–PK 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 Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 31 Delaware combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 335 students and 26 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 Red Clay Early Years Program a public, charter, or magnet school?
Red Clay Early Years 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 Red Clay Early Years Program in?
Red Clay Early Years 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 Red Clay Early Years Program?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Meadowood Program (1.8 mi), ASPIRA Academy (3.1 mi), Pyle (Sarah) Academy (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.