Enrollment
93
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 550364003165 Charter school
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc — Delavan, WI
Federal NCES profile for Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Delavan-Darien School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc reports 93 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Wisconsin average and 3% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Delavan-Darien School District spends $22,102 per pupil district-wide, above the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.5% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 9.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 13% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 66% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,102
per pupil, district-wide
— above Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 93 Top 13% in Wisconsin — larger than 87% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% +30% vs state
NCES ID 550364003165
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 48.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delavan-Darien School District, which includes Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc.
$22,102
Per student
+19%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.5%
State 43.8%
Federal 9.7%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc
How many students attend Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc?
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc has 93 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delavan, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc is 14.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc?
50.0% of students at Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc?
The largest demographic group at Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5%. The school serves a student body in Delavan, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc?
Delavan-Darien Technical School Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.