Red Clay Early Years Program serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Clay Early Years Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Clay Early Years Program's student population of 257 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Clay Early Years Program is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
13%
31%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Red Clay Early Years Program?
257 students attend Red Clay Early Years Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Red Clay Early Years Program students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Clay Early Years Program offer ?
Red Clay Early Years Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Red Clay Early Years Program part of?
Red Clay Early Years Program is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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