- Enrollment
- 1,425
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, DE
Delaware School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Delaware School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100020000210
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delaware School for the Deaf earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Delaware.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 108
- students enrolled
Delaware School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware School for the Deaf ranks #1 of 7 schools in Newark, DE.
School address
District: Christina School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100020000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Delaware School for the Deaf shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 100020000210 · Newark, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Christiana High School (1,425 students)
Delaware School for the Deaf shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Delaware School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Christiana Hig
Christiana High School
1,425 students
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,039 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
908 students
- Shue-Medill Mi
Shue-Medill Middle School
763 students
- Gauger-Cobbs M
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
681 students
- This school 108
Delaware School for the Deaf
108 students
What this shows Delaware School for the Deaf reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delaware School for the Deaf compares
Delaware School for the Deaf is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 78% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Delaware - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.7%
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
$33,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Delaware School for the Deaf is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Christina School District reports $33,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delaware School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christiana High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newark High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glasgow High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shue-Medill Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delaware School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Newark Charter School
Standard public school
3,109 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Las Americas Aspira Academy
Standard public school
1,471 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Christiana High School
Standard public school
1,425 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Brennen School (the)
Special-education school
419 students 4.5:1 students per teacher
Christina Early Education Center
Special-education school
362 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowood Program
Alternative education program
119 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~108 students)
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 special-education school in Newark, DE. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Delaware School for the Deaf is 3:1, which is 78% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 81% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Newark, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delaware School for the Deaf?
Delaware School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Delaware School for the Deaf rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Delaware School for the Deaf ranks #1 of 7 schools in Newark, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Christina School District?
Besides Delaware School for the Deaf, Christina School District also operates Christiana High School (1,425 students), Newark High School (1,039 students), and Glasgow High School (908 students). See the Christina School District district page for the complete list.