Charter School of New Castle

What Charter School of New Castle does

Charter School of New Castle (CSNC) is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by the Delaware Department of Education, serving approximately 825 students in grades K-8 from a single New Castle, Delaware campus split across two adjacent buildings at 170 and 160 Lukens Drive. Organized as a Delaware non-stock membership corporation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status (EIN 86-1105534), CSNC operates three divisions: an Elementary school (K-5, including a Primary K-2 subdivision and an Intermediary 3-5 subdivision), a Middle School (6-8), and the Advanced Honors Academy, a sub-brand launched in the 2023-2024 school year for accelerated 6th-8th grade learners. The academic model is anchored in a Common Core-aligned curriculum paired with character education built on the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship), and is supported by Response to Intervention (RTI) tiers, IEP-based Special Education services, and a broad extracurricular catalog spanning athletics, arts, and academic clubs.

The school deploys a technology-enhanced learning environment that includes laptops for every grade level, Smart Boards in grades 2-5, and the Clever Single Sign-On platform for student portal authentication, alongside Infinite Campus for parent access to grades and progress monitoring. Compliance infrastructure includes the UserWay website accessibility widget, which ensures WCAG 2.1 conformance for visually and hearing impaired users. Operational scale is modest: 36 full-time-equivalent staff per firmographic records (with the public staff directory implying 60-70 instructional and support personnel), class sizes maintained under 25 students, and a 191-day academic calendar running mid-August through mid-June. Performance is consistently solid: CSNC has met Adequate Yearly Progress for the three most recent reported school years and received an overall 'Meets the Standard' rating on Delaware's Annual Performance Framework for 2012-2013.

CSNC's revenue model is a hybrid typical of U.S. public charter schools. The primary funding stream is per-pupil state and district appropriations, supplemented by federal Title I funding that supports participation in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Community Eligibility Program, which provides free meals to all students. Because Delaware charter schools do not receive capital expense funding for buildings or technology, CSNC supplements operating income with tax-deductible donations collected through an Annual Fund — an arrangement that reflects the 501(c)(3) structure rather than any equity-backed capital base. The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer via the state-mandated Delaware School Choice application platform, with returning families completing Intent to Return forms and prospective families able to enroll online or in person at the school office. There is no tuition or fee of any kind charged to families, and the school is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors under CEO Rachel Valentin with three principals overseeing Primary, Intermediary, and Middle Schools.

Name

Charter School of New Castle

Legal name

Charter School of New Castle

Website

https://charterschoolnewcastle.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charter School of New Castle is a tuition-free public K-8 charter school in New Castle, Delaware, serving approximately 825 students across Elementary, Middle School, and Advanced Honors Academy divisions, funded primarily through per-pupil state appropriations, federal Title I, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Independent Charter Schools (Single-Site) (EDAJACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• K-8 public education
• Elementary school programs
• Middle school programs
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: Charter schools receive public funding per student (per-pupil funding) from state/district sources. Charter schools do not receive funding for major or minor capital expenses like buildings and technology, requiring additional fundraising.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: 501(c)(3) organization accepting tax-deductible donations from parents, grandparents, staff, and friends to support capital improvements, operations, and rainy day fund.
3. Federal Title I Funding: Federal funding for schools with high percentages of students from low-income families, supporting free meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Charter School of New Castle is a tuition-free public charter school operating elementary (K-5) and middle school (6-8) programs serving approximately 825 students in New Castle, Delaware. The school delivers Common Core-aligned core academics (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) along with specials, character education, special education and RTI support, free meals, and an Advanced Honors Academy for accelerated learners.

Product overview

Charter School of New Castle operates as a single unified public charter school offering educational programs across three main divisions: Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), and the Advanced Honors Academy for accelerated students in grades 6-8. The school provides core academic instruction in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by Special Education Services, Response to Intervention (RTI) programs for students needing additional support, and a wide range of Extracurricular Programs including sports, arts, and academic clubs. The school serves approximately 825 students in grades K-8 with class sizes under 25 students per class.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Honors Academy: An accelerated academic program for 6th-8th grade students with advanced academic abilities, offering rigorous coursework to prepare students for rigorous high schools in Delaware.

Products and services

• Elementary School (K-5) Elementary school program serving grades K-5 with daily instruction in ELA, mathematics, science, and social studies, character education, and 21st-century technology integration.
• Middle School (6-8) Middle school program serving grades 6-8 with laptops for every grade, designed to develop critical thinkers, problem solvers, and decision makers.
• Advanced Honors Academy Accelerated academic program for 6th-8th grade students with advanced abilities, offering rigorous coursework and participation in Math League and National Junior Honor Society.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including IEP services, 504 Plan accommodations, and an RTI eligibility process involving 18 continuous weeks of Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention.
• Response to Intervention (RTI) Multi-tier approach to early identification and support of students with learning and behavior challenges, providing universal screening, interventions at increasing intensity levels, and progress monitoring.
• Extracurricular Programs A range of sports, arts, and academic clubs including Boys' and Girls' Basketball, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Softball, Flag Football, Chess Club, Drama Club, Coding, Robotics, Poetry Club, and Yearbook.

Quantifiable outcome

• Consistently met AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) for past three school years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered support and core.

• UserWaysupportTechnology or IntegrationUserWay provides website accessibility widget powered by dedicated accessibility server, enabling Charter School of New Castle to improve compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) for visually and hearing impaired users.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever provides Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for the student portal, enabling seamless authentication and access to educational applications and resources.
• Delaware Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a charter school authorized by the state, CSNC operates under performance-based accountability centered on student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support aligned with Delaware charter school principles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Great Hearts Academies: Network of tuition-free public charter schools offering a classical liberal arts curriculum with strong character education component. Comparable on the tuition-free, character-development, and college-prep dimensions.
• Achievement First: Network of public charter schools operating primarily in the Northeast with rigorous college-prep academics and strong character education. Comparable on the tuition-free, K-8, character-education focus and small-class differentiation.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Network of tuition-free public charter schools known for rigorous college-prep academics and accelerated curriculum. Comparable to CSNC's Advanced Honors Academy positioning and technology-rich environment.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large Charter Management Organization operating tuition-free public charter schools across multiple states. Comparable as a charter operator with similar K-8 academic focus, though at greater scale and geographic breadth than CSNC.
• Charter Schools USA: National charter management organization operating tuition-free public charter schools across many states. Comparable as a tuition-free charter operator with K-8 programs, though at much greater scale than CSNC.
• Success Academy Charter Schools: Large network of public charter schools in New York City known for high academic outcomes and technology-rich classrooms. Comparable on the tuition-free, performance-accountable charter model and integrated ed-tech tooling.

Direct peers

• EastSide Charter School: Independent public charter school in Wilmington, Delaware serving K-8 students with a similar tuition-free, character-education emphasis. Comparable as a same-state, same-authorizer independent charter.
• Newark Charter School: Independent public charter school in Newark, Delaware serving K-12 students with a similar mission-driven, tuition-free model. Comparable as a same-state, same-authorizer independent charter with comparable funding dynamics.
• KIPP Delaware: Network of public charter schools in Delaware operated under the national KIPP brand. Comparable as a same-state charter serving K-8 students with college-prep orientation and a tuition-free model.

Regional players

• Sussex Academy: Public charter school in Sussex County, Delaware serving elementary through high school. Comparable as a same-state Delaware charter competitor serving Delaware families with an academics-focused, tuition-free model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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