Capital School District

The Capital School District is located in Dover, DE and includes 12 schools that serve 6,119 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Capital School District spends $10,949 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Capital School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Capital School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Capital School District, 21% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Capital School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.