First State School
Alternative School · Wilmington, DE
First State School is a alternative school school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 01–11 with 21 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 3.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13 | 62% |
| White | 3 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 14% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2 | 10% |
| Total enrollment | 21 | 8M / 13F |
English Language Learners: 3 (14% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | <50% | 28.8% | 6 |
| Reading Proficiency | <50% | 44.5% | 6 |
| Science Proficiency | S | — | 2 |
| 4-Year Graduation Rate | S | — |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 21 | 100% |
Contact & Location
501 West 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302)320-5848
http://redclay.schoolwires.net/firstDistrict
Red Clay Consolidated School DistrictPer-pupil expenditure: $24,497
District enrollment: 14,771
Other Schools in District
- Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School Elementary
- Brandywine Springs School Elementary
- Forest Oak Elementary School Elementary
- Heritage Elementary School Elementary
- Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School Elementary
- Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School Elementary
- Linden Hill Elementary School Elementary
- Marbrook Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 19899) → CensusDepth.com
- Delaware population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Delaware teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
100130000116
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD