Colonial School District

The Colonial School District is located in New Castle, DE and includes 14 schools that serve 10,465 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Colonial School District spends $11,257 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Colonial School District has 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Colonial School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 9% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Colonial School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Colonial School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.