Providence Creek Academy Charter School

273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938

Charter School 730 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

730

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	368
Hispanic	37
Black	235
Asian	14
Two or More	71
American Indian	5

White
368 (50.4 %)
Black
235 (32.2 %)
Two or More
71 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (5.1 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Phone:	(302)653-6276
Website:	http://pcasaints.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 81

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	81
Grade 7	76
Grade 8	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	379	51.9%
Male	351	48.1%

Elementary School 1st - 5th