Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi

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Delhi, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi #595 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,719 per pupil, Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi ranks #516 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

753
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,719
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi operates 2 public schools serving 753 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Delaware County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,719 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.9% local, 45.2% state, and 10.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #595 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 262.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 25.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.2% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Delaware Academy High School, enrolling 399 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Delaware Academy High School accounts for 53.0% of all Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi a distant remainder — means Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi is typically wider than the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi chronic absenteeism rate is 25.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi is typically wider than the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
45.2%
State
43.9%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
595 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi.

White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
262.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi

School Enrollment
Delaware Academy High School
399
Delaware Academy Elementary School
325

How Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Marathon Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
True North Rochester Prep-West Camp Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Brilla College Preparatory Charter School Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Voice Charter School of New York Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Alexander Central School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi?

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 753 students.

How much does Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi spend per student?

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi spends $24,719 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #595 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi?

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi students are 92.2% White, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi?

Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #595 out of 941 districts in New York.