Needs Improvement
#217 of 219 schools in DE
John S. Charlton School
School · Caesar Rodney School District
278 Sorghum Mill Rd., Camden, DE 19934
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Delaware schools
#217 of 219
In Camden
#7 of 7
public schools
In district
#13 of 14
Caesar Rodney School District
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About John S. Charlton School
John S. Charlton School is a public school in Camden, DE, part of Caesar Rodney School District. John S.
Charlton School serves approximately 260 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. John S. Charlton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 219 schools in DE.
Structured state assessment records for John S. Charlton School show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.2
- DE avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, John S. Charlton School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
31% of students at John S. Charlton School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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John S. Charlton School — Students at John S. Charlton School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Test Scores DE EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.5/10.
How John S. Charlton School Compares
See how John S. Charlton School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
278 Sorghum Mill Rd., Camden, DE 19934
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John S. Charlton School may also want to explore other schools in the area. David E. Robinson Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Wyoming), which scores notably higher. Another option is Allen Frear Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Major George S. Welch Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Dover), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Camden, see our Camden schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19934 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,100
Median Home Value
$311,200
Median Rent
$1,510/mo
Population
13,579
College Educated
34.7%
Homeownership
82.5%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Median Age
38.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John S. Charlton School
What grades does John S. Charlton School serve?
John S. Charlton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School?
The student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John S. Charlton School rank in DE?
John S. Charlton School ranks #217 of 219 schools in DE.
What is John S. Charlton School's MySchoolScout rating?
John S. Charlton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 John S. Charlton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John S. Charlton School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John S. Charlton School a charter school?
No, John S. Charlton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John S. Charlton School a Title I school?
No, John S. Charlton School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (302) 698-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
Resources & Links
District
Caesar Rodney School District- District Enrollment
- 8,259
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,253
- District Rank
- #13 of 14
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