JOHN S. CHARLTON SCHOOL

John S. Charlton School is a Title I public school that is part of the Caesar Rodney School District school district, located in Camden-Wyoming, DE with about 223 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 44 teachers, John S. Charlton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

The John S. Charlton School, located in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, is a specialized educational facility within the Caesar Rodney School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, ranging in age from early childhood through age 21. By prioritizing a highly individualized approach, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to meet the unique cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of its diverse student population.

The school's programming focuses on fostering independence and functional skill development through a blend of academic instruction, therapeutic services, and community-based activities. Staffed by a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, therapists, and support personnel—John S. Charlton emphasizes a holistic educational experience. Their mission centers on preparing students for life beyond the classroom, ensuring that each learner is provided with the specialized tools and resources necessary to achieve their highest level of personal success and community integration.

For more information, contact John S. Charlton School at (302) 697-3103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

278 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden-Wyoming, DE 19901
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JOHN S. CHARLTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Camden-Wyoming, DE with about 223 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Delaware

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
223
Teachers:
44
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 223 students

White
52.9%
Black or African American
28.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
32.3%
Male
67.7%

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.