- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Delano Intermediate School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 271017000437 · Delano, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 18.5:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Delano High School (1,158 students)
Delano Intermediate School held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Delano Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delano High Sc
Delano High School
1,158 students
- Delano Element
Delano Elementary
744 students
- This school
Delano Intermediate School
555 students
What this shows Delano Intermediate School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delano Intermediate School compares
Delano Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,124
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for Delano Public School District reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~555 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.