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#124 of 219 schools in DE
Charter School of New Castle
Elementary School · Charter School of New Castle · New Castle, DE
A charter elementary school in New Castle, DE where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720
- Math 26% vs DE 35% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charter School of New Castle score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 140 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charter School of New Castle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,909/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,985
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leach (john G.) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Eisenberg (harry O.) Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Castle Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| St Peter Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 132 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charter School of New Castle
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter School of New Castle is listed in Charter School of New Castle; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter School of New Castle
Charter School of New Castle is a public elementary school in New Castle, DE, part of Charter School of New Castle, serving approximately 764 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter School of New Castle
What grades does Charter School of New Castle serve?
Charter School of New Castle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Charter School of New Castle?
Charter School of New Castle has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School of New Castle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School of New Castle is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter School of New Castle rank in DE?
Charter School of New Castle ranks #124 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Charter School of New Castle's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter School of New Castle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charter School of New Castle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter School of New Castle has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charter School of New Castle a charter school?
Yes, Charter School of New Castle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter School of New Castle a Title I school?
No, Charter School of New Castle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (302) 324-8901
- Area population (ZIP 19720)
- 60,593
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19720; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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