Red Clay Early Years Program serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Clay Early Years Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Clay Early Years Program's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Red Clay Early Years Program is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
26%
31%
White
37%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Red Clay Early Years Program often compared to?
Red Clay Early Years Programis often viewed alongside schools like The Colwyck Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Red Clay Early Years Program?
289 students attend Red Clay Early Years Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Red Clay Early Years Program students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Clay Early Years Program?
Red Clay Early Years Program has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Red Clay Early Years Program offer ?
Red Clay Early Years Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Clay Early Years Program part of?
Red Clay Early Years Program is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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