EAST SIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

East Side Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the East Side Charter School school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 415 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, East Side Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East Side Charter School (ESCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Riverside neighborhood of Wilmington, Delaware. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap by providing a rigorous academic environment paired with a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. Their mission centers on the belief that every child, regardless of their socioeconomic background, is capable of academic excellence when provided with high-quality instruction and a supportive, structured school culture.

The school is noted for its focus on preparing students for success in competitive high schools and beyond, frequently utilizing extended school days and data-driven instruction to maximize student growth. Beyond academics, East Side Charter places a significant emphasis on "the whole child," offering various extracurricular activities, mentorship programs, and partnerships that help foster social-emotional learning. By maintaining small class sizes and fostering close relationships between families and faculty, the school aims to be a pillar of stability and opportunity within the East Wilmington community.

For more information, contact East Side Charter School at (302) 762-5834 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.