Kuumba Academy Charter School

1200 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Charter School 594 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kuumba Academy Charter School, located in the heart of Wilmington, Delaware, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and cultural enrichment, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that integrates the arts into daily learning. Its mission is centered on the belief that every child can succeed through high expectations, a supportive school culture, and a holistic approach that nurtures both the intellectual and creative growth of its students.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Kuumba Academy distinguishes itself through a strong focus on community engagement and character development. The school utilizes an extended school day and year, which provides students with additional time for personalized instruction and enrichment activities. By fostering an environment rooted in the principles of "Kuumba"—the Swahili word for "creativity"—the academy strives to prepare its diverse student body to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are well-equipped for the challenges of high school and beyond.

594

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kuumba Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	29
Black	537
Two or More	20
American Indian	6

Black
537 (90.4%)
Hispanic
29 (4.9%)
Two or More
20 (3.4%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)
White
2 (0.3%)

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:	Kuumba Academy Charter School
Phone:	(302)472-6450
Website:	http://kuumbaacademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 77

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 53