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American Schools / State detail

Delaware

Delaware spent $20,525 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #9 of 51, above the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$20,525
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#9/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
14.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
141,465
$2,903,595,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
12%
State
57%
Local
31%
Biggest districts in Delaware
  1. Red Clay Consolidated School District 14,771 $22,094
  2. Christina School District 13,092 $33,954
  3. Appoquinimink School District 12,804 $17,023
  4. Indian River School District 10,799 $19,367
  5. Brandywine School District 10,367 $21,228
  6. Colonial School District 9,132 $23,018

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.