Christina School District

District Overview
Located at 1899 S. College Avenue in Newark, Delaware, the Christina School District serves as a primary educational cornerstone for a large suburban community within the broader Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan region. As an active, traditional public school district, it operates 29 school facilities offering a continuous academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Grounded in its commitment to accessible public education, the non-charter district welcomes nearly 13,000 students across its diverse elementary, middle, and high school programs, maintaining an active public presence through its centralized administrative hub and online resources at christinak12.org.

To effectively guide and nurture its student body of 12,954 learners, Christina School District maintains a robust organizational infrastructure powered by a full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of nearly 4,388 professionals. Classroom instruction is led by more than 2,078 FTE certified teachers, complemented by approximately 484 FTE instructional aides who deliver direct classroom assistance and individualized support. Furthermore, an extensive network of over 1,826 FTE support staff members manages essential administrative, operational, and student-service needs. For families, students, and educational researchers evaluating public education landscapes in the 2024–2025 school year, the district demonstrates a well-resourced operational capacity tailored to meeting the multifaceted needs of a substantial suburban student population.
29
Total Schools
12,954
Total Students
2,078.4
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christina School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,815
Hispanic3,057
Black5,648
Asian624
Two or More743
American Indian41
Pacific Islander26
  • Black
    5,648 (43.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3,057 (23.6%)
  • White
    2,815 (21.7%)
  • Two or More
    743 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    624 (4.8%)
  • American Indian
    41 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    26 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Christina School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle3
High3
Other5
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:29
Students:12,954*
Teachers (FTE):2,078.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2