ACADEMIA ANTONIA ALONSO
Academia Antonia Alonso is a dual-language immersion charter school located in Wilmington, Delaware, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is built on the mission of fostering bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish, aiming to prepare students to succeed in a global society. By integrating academic rigor with cultural competency, the school emphasizes the value of diversity and encourages students to become active, empathetic participants in their local and global communities.
The school’s pedagogical approach centers on a balanced instructional model where students spend significant time learning in both English and Spanish, ensuring they reach proficiency in both languages while mastering core academic standards. Beyond its academic focus, Academia Antonia Alonso places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "whole child," providing a supportive environment that nurtures social-emotional development. Through its distinct focus on language acquisition and cultural identity, the school serves as a unique educational option for families in the Wilmington area looking to equip their children with the skills to navigate a multicultural world.
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 351-8200
http://www.academiacharter.com/
ACADEMIA ANTONIA ALONSO is a public Title I Charter school in Wilmington, DE with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Delaware Department of Education - District:
- Academia Antonia Alonso
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 27.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 494 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 69.6%
- Black or African American
- 24.3%
- White
- 5.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.