- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Delaware Community School
Federal NCES profile for Delaware Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000022
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delaware Community School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #16 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delaware Community School has class sizes larger than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Community School ranks #16 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Delaware Community School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 360246000022 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 16.2:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Delaware Community School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Delaware Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- This school 276
Delaware Community School
276 students
What this shows Delaware Community School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delaware Community School compares
Delaware Community School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 44% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in New York - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$28,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 30.4%
Asian 17.0%
White 9.8%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Delaware Community School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delaware Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delaware Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Community School
How many students attend Delaware Community School?
Delaware Community School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Community School is 16.2:1, which is 37% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delaware Community School?
80.7% of students at Delaware Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware Community School?
The largest demographic group at Delaware Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware Community School?
Delaware Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Delaware Community School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Community School ranks #16 of 17 schools in Albany, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides Delaware Community School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.