Enrollment
108
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100020000210
Delaware School for the Deaf — Newark, DE
Federal NCES profile for Delaware School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
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: Christina School District · Delaware
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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delaware School for the Deaf compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Delaware School for the Deaf reports 108 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% below the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 77% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 54 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Christina School District spends $30,267 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.2% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Delaware School for the Deaf compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 74% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 4% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 1% in Delaware — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
53.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$30,267
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 54 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 108 Top 4% in Delaware — larger than 96% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 3.7:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100020000210
Student demographics
White 34.3%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 54:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.7%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christina School District, which includes Delaware School for the Deaf.
$30,267
Per student
+64%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 10.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Newark Charter School
Standard public school
3,109 students 17:1 students per teacher
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Standard public school
1,471 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Christiana High School
Standard public school
1,425 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Brennen School (the)
Special-education school
419 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Christina Early Education Center
Special-education school
362 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowood Program
Alternative education program
119 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Delaware School for the Deaf
How many students attend Delaware School for the Deaf?
Delaware School for the Deaf has 108 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf is 3.7:1, which is 74% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 77% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delaware School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at Delaware School for the Deaf is White at 34.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware School for the Deaf?
Delaware School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.