PROVIDENCE CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Providence Creek Academy Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Providence Creek Academy Charter School school district, located in Clayton, DE with about 690 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Providence Creek Academy Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Providence Creek Academy (PCA) is a public charter school located in Clayton, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous, and back-to-basics academic environment, the school emphasizes a "partnership" model between parents, teachers, and students. PCA is known for its commitment to character development and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a disciplined and supportive educational community.
The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, placing a strong emphasis on core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Providence Creek Academy integrates extracurricular activities and community involvement into the student experience, encouraging learners to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. By maintaining a specific mission centered on accountability and high expectations, PCA strives to offer a distinct educational alternative for families in the Clayton area and surrounding communities.
For more information, contact Providence Creek Academy Charter School at (302) 653-6276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
PROVIDENCE CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Clayton, DE with about 690 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Delaware Department of Education - District:
- Providence Creek Academy Charter School
- Total Students:
- 690
- Teachers:
- 41
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 690 students
- White
- 60.9%
- Black or African American
- 26.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.