Meadowood Program

55A South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711

redclay.schoolwires.net/meadowood

120 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Meadowood Program, located in Newark, Delaware, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Christina School District. It is designed to provide comprehensive, individualized instruction and therapeutic support for students with significant disabilities. The program focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students—ranging from early childhood through young adulthood—can develop essential academic, social, and life skills tailored to their unique needs.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating special education services with clinical support to foster student independence and personal growth. By utilizing a highly structured curriculum and specialized instructional strategies, the Meadowood Program aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into their post-secondary lives. Their commitment to personalized learning ensures that every student receives the specific resources and accommodations necessary to reach their highest potential within a community-focused setting.

120

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meadowood Program
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	28
Black	39
Asian	6
American Indian	2

White
45 (37.5 %)
Black
39 (32.5 %)
Hispanic
28 (23.3 %)
Asian
6 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)454-3400
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/meadowood
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 8

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 5

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 13

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 8