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Enrollment
424
Combined
DISTRICT 556 · STATE 703
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 100018000043
John S. Charlton School
278 Sorghum Mill Rd., Camden, DE 19934 · (302) 698-4800 · Kent County
GRADES PK–12COMBINED22-SUBURBSPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL424 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 11.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
424
+201 (+90%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.4:1
was 5.1:1
% White
45%
was 53%
% Hispanic
9%
was 8%
% Black
33%
was 28%
% Asian
2%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About John S. Charlton School
John S. Charlton School operates as a modestly sized all-grades campus in Camden, Delaware, operated by Caesar Rodney School District. Current enrollment sits at 424 students spanning grades pre-K through 12. That puts it 40% leaner than the typical public school in Delaware, which averages around 703 students.
John S. Charlton School is one of 15 schools operated by Caesar Rodney School District, a district that works with 8,343 students overall.
Looking at the student body, John S. Charlton School reports that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. The remainder breaks down as 33% Black, 10% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian. By comparison, Kent County as a whole is about 58% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.
On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 45 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.1:1, putting John S. Charlton School tighter than the state norm the norm.
In the broader community, census data for Kent County shows median household earnings sit near $74,477, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Kent County's 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 31,256 students), John S. Charlton School is one campus in the mix.
The closest other public school is Allen Frear Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around John S. Charlton School.
The campus sits in an outer-ring setting.
Five-year trend. John S. Charlton School's enrollment has edged up 90% since 2018, when it stood at 223 (now 424). White enrollment moved from 53% to 45% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 5.1:1 in 2018 to 9.4:1 today.
Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for John S. Charlton School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Kent County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
187,604
Census ACS
Median income
$74,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
55
31,256 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Caesar Rodney School District
- Caesar Rodney High SchoolHigh · 2,254 students
- Fred Fifer III Middle SchoolMiddle · 839 students
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- David E. Robinson Elementary SchoolElementary · 514 students
- W. Reily Brown Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Allen Frear Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
Other schools in Camden
- Caesar Rodney High SchoolHigh · 2,254 students
- Fred Fifer III Middle SchoolMiddle · 839 students
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- Allen Frear Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
- W. B. Simpson Elementary SchoolElementary · 465 students
- Positive Outcomes Charter SchoolHigh · 119 students
Nearby schools
- Allen Frear Elementary School0.1 mi · 504
- F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School0.2 mi · 647
- Star Hill Elementary School1.2 mi · 429
- David E. Robinson Elementary School1.5 mi · 514
- Positive Outcomes Charter School1.6 mi · 119
- Dover Air Force Base Middle School1.6 mi · 98
Frequently asked questions
About John S. Charlton SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School enrolls approximately 424 students in grades PK-12.
What grades does John S. Charlton School serve?
John S. Charlton School serves grades PK-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at John S. Charlton School is approximately 9.4:1 (45 FTE teachers).
How diverse is John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School reports a student body of 45% White, 9% Hispanic, 33% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees John S. Charlton School?
John S. Charlton School is overseen by Caesar Rodney School District in Kent County.
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