Enrollment
555
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delano, MN
Delano Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Delano Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271017000437
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delano Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Delano Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delano Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delano, MN.
School address
District: Delano Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271017000437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delano Intermediate School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delano Intermediate School
Delano Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Delano, Minnesota, enrolling 555 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 555 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Delano Public School District spends $11,967 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Delano Public School District also operates Delano High School (1,158 students) and Delano Elementary (744 students) alongside Delano Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delano Intermediate School compares
Delano Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 81% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Delano Intermediate School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Public School District, which includes Delano Intermediate School.
$11,967
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 60.8%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Delano Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delano High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delano Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delano Intermediate School
How many students attend Delano Intermediate School?
Delano Intermediate School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delano Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delano Intermediate School is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delano Intermediate School?
8.1% of students at Delano Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delano Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Delano Intermediate School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Delano, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delano Intermediate School?
Delano Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delano Intermediate School rank among public schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Delano Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delano, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delano on the city page.
Is Delano Intermediate School a good school?
Delano Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delano Public School District?
Besides Delano Intermediate School, Delano Public School District also operates Delano High School (1,158 students) and Delano Elementary (744 students). See the Delano Public School District district page for the complete list.
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