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Caesar Rodney School District

Delaware · Public School District
15
Schools
8,286
Students
$18,245
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
85.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Caesar Rodney School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 8,286 students across 15 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,245 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dover Air Force Base Middle School06–08125
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School06–08629
Fred Fifer III Middle School06–08679
Magnolia Middle School06–08518
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Caesar Rodney High School09–122,257
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
John S. Charlton SchoolPK–12261
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,245+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
16%
State
62.9%
Local (property tax)
15.6%
Federal
21.5%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,286
Students
—
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.1%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,245 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caesar Rodney School District?
Caesar Rodney School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,286 students.
What is the graduation rate for Caesar Rodney School District?
The graduation rate is 85.1%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Caesar Rodney School District spend per student?
Caesar Rodney School District spends $18,245 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Caesar Rodney School District?
No, Caesar Rodney School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Caesar Rodney School District serve?
Caesar Rodney School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Caesar Rodney School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Caesar Rodney School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.