Providence Creek Academy Charter School District

273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19338
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 769 students in Providence Creek Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
Public School in Providence Creek Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
1 School
237 Schools
# Students
769 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Providence Creek Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DE)
#9 out of 42 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
31%
48%
42%
15-19%
21%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
38%
31%
% White
46%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,053 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DE)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,784
$20,276
Spending / Student
$10,053
$18,361

Best Providence Creek Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Providence Creek Academy Charter School District?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 769 students.
What is the rank of Providence Creek Academy Charter School District?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School District is ranked #9 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Providence Creek Academy Charter School District?
46% of Providence Creek Academy Charter School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Providence Creek Academy Charter School District?
Providence Creek Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Providence Creek Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,053 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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