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East Side Charter School

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
472
Students
$17,899
Per-Pupil Spend
+25% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
Graduation Rate
District Overview

East Side Charter School is a public school district in Delaware serving 472 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $17,899 is above average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Side Charter SchoolCharterKG–08472
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,899+25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
26%
State
51.4%
Local (property tax)
25.6%
Federal
23.0%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
472
Students
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,899 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Side Charter School?
East Side Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 472 students.
How much does East Side Charter School spend per student?
East Side Charter School spends $17,899 per pupil — 25% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in East Side Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in East Side Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does East Side Charter School serve?
East Side Charter School serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.