- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, MO
Delaware Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Delaware Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292886001790
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delaware Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #16 of 30
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Delaware Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Elem. ranks #16 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Delaware Elem. grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 292886001790 · Springfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Delaware Elem. grew from 303 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Delaware Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- This school 347
Delaware Elem.
347 students
What this shows Delaware Elem. reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delaware Elem. compares
Delaware Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Delaware Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delaware Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delaware Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delaware Elem.
How many students attend Delaware Elem.?
Delaware Elem. has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Delaware Elem.?
50.5% of students at Delaware Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Delaware Elem. is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware Elem.?
Delaware Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delaware Elem. rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware Elem. ranks #16 of 30 schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Delaware Elem., Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.