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Red Clay Early Years Program

School · Red Clay Consolidated School District

1621 Telegraph Road, Wilmington, DE 19804

Last updated: April 2026

289

Students

10.3:1

Student-Teacher

Pre-K – Pre-K

Grades Served

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About Red Clay Early Years Program

Red Clay Early Years Program serves 289 preschool students with a focused approach to early childhood education in Wilmington, Delaware. This alternative school specifically serves Pre-K students, providing a specialized learning environment with an excellent student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1, supported by 28 full-time equivalent teachers. The program has earned recognition for its quality, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranking #44 out of 220 schools statewide, placing it in the 80th percentile among Delaware schools.

This strong performance reflects the school's commitment to providing young learners with a solid educational foundation during these crucial early years. Located on Telegraph Road in New Castle County, Red Clay Early Years Program serves families in a community where the median household income is $71,610 and median home values average $232,200. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of nearly 18,000 residents, with 22% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 8.4%.

The program operates within a large suburban setting that provides families with access to early childhood education while maintaining the benefits of a close-knit educational community focused entirely on preschool-age development.

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How Red Clay Early Years Program Compares

See how Red Clay Early Years Program performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

6.0/10

N/A

Academic

4.6/10

Environment

9.1/10

Above average

Location

1621 Telegraph Road, Wilmington, DE 19804

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Stanton Middle School Wilmington	0.2 mi	619	4.6
Dickinson (John) School Wilmington	1.6 mi	1,032	4.5
Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School Wilmington	1.8 mi	324	4.9
Delcastle Technical High School Wilmington	1.7 mi	1,598	6.6
Brandywine Springs School Wilmington	2.1 mi	932	4.5
Forest Oak Elementary School Newark	1.7 mi	452	7.3
Meadowood Program Newark	1.8 mi	120	6.2
Heritage Elementary School Wilmington	1.9 mi	493	7.2
Skyline Middle School Wilmington	2.0 mi	472	5.5
Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Newark	2.5 mi	477	5.6
Marbrook Elementary School Wilmington	2.5 mi	431	8.1
Richey Elementary School Wilmington	2.4 mi	375	6.6
Linden Hill Elementary School Wilmington	2.6 mi	547	7.1
Gateway Charter School Wilmington	2.9 mi	191	6.1
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School Newark	3.1 mi	327	5.9
McKean (Thomas) High School Wilmington	3.2 mi	870	5.6
Pleasantville Elementary School New Castle	3.4 mi	384	6.7
Conrad Schools of Science Wilmington	2.8 mi	1,163	5.0
Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School Newark	2.9 mi	275	5.6
Shue-Medill Middle School Newark	3.0 mi	807	6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)

Census data for ZIP 19804 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,610

Median Home Value

$232,200

Median Rent

$1,175/mo

Population

17,986

College Educated

22.4%

Homeownership

74.8%

Avg Commute

24.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Median Age

39.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Red Clay Early Years Program

What grades does Red Clay Early Years Program serve?

Red Clay Early Years Program serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Red Clay Early Years Program?

Red Clay Early Years Program has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Clay Early Years Program is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What is Red Clay Early Years Program's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Clay Early Years Program has a composite rating of 6.0 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Red Clay Early Years Program a charter school?

No, Red Clay Early Years Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Red Clay Early Years Program a Title I school?

No, Red Clay Early Years Program is not currently a Title I school.