- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Delavan, WI
Delavan-Darien High
Federal NCES profile for Delavan-Darien High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550364000386
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delavan-Darien High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Delavan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delavan-Darien High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delavan-Darien High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delavan, WI.
School address
District: Delavan-Darien School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550364000386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Delavan-Darien High held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550364000386 · Delavan, WI High · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 11.9:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Phoenix Middle (474 students)
Delavan-Darien High held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Delavan-Darien High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Delavan-Darien High
511 students
- Phoenix Middle
Phoenix Middle
474 students
- Turtle Creek E
Turtle Creek Elementary
371 students
- Darien Element
Darien Elementary
223 students
- Delavan-Darien 93
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc
93 students
What this shows Delavan-Darien High reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delavan-Darien High compares
Delavan-Darien High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$15,522
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 46.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Delavan-Darien High is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Delavan-Darien School District reports $15,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delavan-Darien High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Creek Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Darien Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delavan-Darien High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Delavan
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delavan-Darien High
How many students attend Delavan-Darien High?
Delavan-Darien High has 511 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delavan, WI. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delavan-Darien High?
The student-teacher ratio at Delavan-Darien High is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delavan-Darien High?
42.7% of students at Delavan-Darien High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delavan-Darien High?
The largest demographic group at Delavan-Darien High is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Delavan, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delavan-Darien High?
Delavan-Darien High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Delavan-Darien High rank among public schools in Delavan?
By Resource Investment Index, Delavan-Darien High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Delavan, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Delavan-Darien School District?
Besides Delavan-Darien High, Delavan-Darien School District also operates Phoenix Middle (474 students), Turtle Creek Elementary (371 students), and Darien Elementary (223 students). See the Delavan-Darien School District district page for the complete list.