New Castle Count School District

The New Castle Count School District is located in Wilmington, DE and includes 4 schools that serve 4,379 students in grades 8 through 12.  

District Spending

The New Castle Count School District spends $15,994 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 56% on instruction, 41% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The New Castle Count School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The New Castle Count School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the New Castle Count School District, 11% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The New Castle Count School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.