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Colonial School District

Delaware · Public School District
15
Schools
9,132
Students
$21,668
Per-Pupil Spend
+51% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Colonial School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 9,132 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,668 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School06–08936
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School06–08705
Read (George) Middle School06–08694
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Penn (William) High School09–122,239
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Leach (John G.) SchoolPK–1288
The Colwyck CenterPK–PK177
The Wallace Wallin SchoolUG–UG0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,668+51% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
35%
State
53.5%
Local (property tax)
35.1%
Federal
11.4%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (35%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
9,132
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,668 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colonial School District?
Colonial School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 9,132 students.
What is the graduation rate for Colonial School District?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Colonial School District spend per student?
Colonial School District spends $21,668 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Colonial School District?
No, Colonial School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Colonial School District serve?
Colonial School District serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Colonial School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Colonial School District is 33/100. 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.