Red Clay Consolidated School District operates 31 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Red Clay Consolidated School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 16,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 31 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,000/yr | $13,700/yr | ≈ Near avg |
| District Type | Suburban | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary — Grades K–5 · 613 students
- North Star Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 589 students
- Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 549 students
- Linden Hill Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 532 students
- Richardson Park Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 522 students
- Heritage Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 492 students
- Marbrook Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 465 students
- Forest Oak Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 429 students
- Warner Elementary School — Grades 3–5 · 395 students
- Richey Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 382 students
- Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 347 students
- Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy — Grades K–2 · 340 students
- Red Clay Early Years Program — Grades PK–PK · 335 students
- Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 310 students
- Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 276 students
- duPont (H.B.) Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 764 students
- Stanton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 558 students
- duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 455 students
- Skyline Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 408 students
- McKean (Thomas) High School — Grades 9–12 · 920 students
- duPont (Alexis I.) High School — Grades 9–12 · 550 students
- Conrad Schools of Science — Grades 6–12 · 1,164 students
- Dickinson (John) School — Grades 6–12 · 1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts — Grades 6–12 · 941 students
- Brandywine Springs School — Grades K–8 · 941 students
- Meadowood Program — Grades K–12 · 119 students
- First State School — Grades 1–11 · 21 students
About Red Clay Consolidated School District
ZIP 19711 in Newark, Delaware in New Castle County falls within the boundaries of Red Clay Consolidated School District. Its 7/10 rating sits above the typical Delaware district on the funding and enrollment measures NCES reports. The district operates 31 schools and serves roughly 16,000 students (a large district), covering Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Red Clay Consolidated School District runs approximately $15,000 annually, placing it 9% below the Delaware state average of approximately $16,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Red Clay Consolidated School District is a very large district with 31 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 16,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Red Clay Consolidated School District 7 out of 10 — above average among Delaware public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Red Clay Consolidated School District earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Delaware. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 19711
Children in zip code 19711 are assigned to Red Clay Consolidated School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 19711, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Red Clay Consolidated School District at (302)552-3700 or visit www.redclayschools.com. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Delaware districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Newark
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Red Clay Consolidated School District serves zip code 19711, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 19711 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Delaware, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Red Clay Consolidated School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 19711.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Red Clay Consolidated School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 19711 data.