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Kuumba Academy Charter School

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
643
Students
$19,265
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Kuumba Academy Charter School is a public school district in Delaware serving 643 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $19,265 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 24/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Kuumba Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08643
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,265+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
27%
State
50.9%
Local (property tax)
26.8%
Federal
22.3%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
643
Students
—
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score24/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,265 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 24/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
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.
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 Kuumba Academy Charter School?
Kuumba Academy Charter School has 1 public school, serving a total of 643 students.
How much does Kuumba Academy Charter School spend per student?
Kuumba Academy Charter School spends $19,265 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Kuumba Academy Charter School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Kuumba Academy Charter School is a charter school.
What grade levels does Kuumba Academy Charter School serve?
Kuumba Academy Charter School serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Kuumba Academy Charter School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Kuumba Academy Charter School is 24/100. 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.