Red Clay Consolidated School District

1502 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Red Clay Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 12,907 students in Red Clay Consolidated School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Delaware.
Public Elementary Schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Delaware public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public elementary school average of 60% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
28 Schools
168 Schools
# Students
14,771 Students
96,307 Students
# Teachers
1,099 Teachers
6,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DE)
#14 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Red Clay Consolidated   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.71
# American Indian Students
40 Students
353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
693 Students
4,583 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
4,378 Students
18,540 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
19%
# Black Students
3,475 Students
28,731 Students
% Black Students
23%
30%
# White Students
5,597 Students
38,708 Students
% White Students
38%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
138 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
579 Students
5,254 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
257
631
# Students in K Grade:
1,069
7,659
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,169
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,212
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,131
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,174
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,206
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,264
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,325
9,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,326
9,714
# Students in 9th Grade:
975
1,762
# Students in 10th Grade:
990
1,619
# Students in 11th Grade:
735
1,368
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
1,557
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,723 is higher than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,645 is higher than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (DE)
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$2,882 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$305 MM
$2,610 MM
This chart displays total spending of Red Clay Consolidated   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,723
$20,375
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Red Clay Consolidated   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,645
$18,450
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Red Clay Consolidated   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Red Clay Consolidated School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1340 Little Baltimore Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 234-7200
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3415 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3406
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2025 Graves Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 235-6600
Grades: K-5
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway (Cab) School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 930 students
Rank: #55.
Conrad Schools Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,169 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3424
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #77.
First State School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 320-5848
Grades: 1-10
| 18 students
Rank: #88.
Marbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2101 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5555
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1010.
Brandywine Springs School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2916 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 636-5681
Grades: K-8
| 945 students
Rank: #1111.
Forest Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1212.
Richey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 East Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5535
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #1313.
Dickinson (John) School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #1414.
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Spruce Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 992-5560
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1515.
Skyline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Skyline Drive
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 454-3410
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1616.
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 North Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2695
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2710
Grades: K-2
| 417 students
Rank: #1818.
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2110 Edwards Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5565
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1919.
Richardson Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Idella Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5570
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2020.
Stanton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 992-5540
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2121.
Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Gilpin Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
(302) 651-2715
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 651-2690
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #2424.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
801 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 651-2740
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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