John S. Charlton School

278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden, DE 19934

www.crk12.org/Domain/18

424 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

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.

424

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John S. Charlton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	37
Black	142
Asian	10
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
191 (45.0%)
Black
142 (33.5%)
Two or More
41 (9.7%)
Hispanic
37 (8.7%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caesar Rodney School District
Phone:	(302)698-4800
Website:	http://www.crk12.org/Domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 16