- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delaware, OH
David Smith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for David Smith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438700844
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Smith Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David Smith Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
David Smith Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 390438700844 · Delaware, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 18.8:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students)
David Smith Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
David Smith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutherford B H
Rutherford B Hayes High School
1,612 students
- John C Dempsey
John C Dempsey Middle School
1,278 students
- Robert F Schul
Robert F Schultz Elementary School
777 students
- Laura Woodward 621
Laura Woodward Elementary School
621 students
- Ervin Carlisle 533
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
533 students
- This school 376
David Smith Elementary School
376 students
What this shows David Smith Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Smith Elementary School compares
David Smith Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 30% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Ohio - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, David Smith Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delaware City reports $13,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Smith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John C Dempsey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Schultz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Woodward Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Smith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Delaware
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Smith Elementary School
How many students attend David Smith Elementary School?
David Smith Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delaware, OH. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Smith Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Smith Elementary School?
22.2% of students at David Smith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Smith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at David Smith Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Smith Elementary School?
David Smith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Smith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, David Smith Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Delaware on the city page.
What other schools are in Delaware City?
Besides David Smith Elementary School, Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students), John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students), and Robert F Schultz Elementary School (777 students). See the Delaware City district page for the complete list.