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Academia Antonia Alonso

300 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19702Academia Antonia Alonso →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Charter
718
Students
Total enrolled
$20,346
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 8% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 718 students in grades KG–06 in Newark, Delaware.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,346 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Academia Antonia Alonso is a large elementary in Newark, Delaware, serving grades KG–06 with 718 students. The district invests $20,346 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Academia Antonia Alonso

718
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
43
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution340 male · 378 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
8%
82%
8%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Black8%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 100005300359

Academic Outcomes at Academia Antonia Alonso

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19702

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,346Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,346
State avg
$18,485
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,952
Student Support$3,866
Administration$2,442
Operations$3,052
Other$2,035
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,346 spent per student, an estimated $9,013 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
26%
State government
49.2%
Local (property tax)
26.5%
Federal programs
24.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,346/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyNew Castle County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAcademia Antonia Alonso →
Phone: (302)351-8200
NCES ID: 100005300359
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Newark seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Academia Antonia Alonso
No other schools found
District School Rankings
Location
300 North Wakefield Drive, Newark, DE 19702
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.