Enrollment
166
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delhi, IA
Delhi Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delhi Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191854001064
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delhi, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191854001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delhi Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delhi Elementary School
Delhi Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Delhi, Iowa, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 60% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 211 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #122.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students) and Maquoketa Valley Middle School (145 students) alongside Delhi Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delhi Elementary School compares
Delhi Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Delhi Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, which includes Delhi Elementary School.
$12,398
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 43.8%
Federal 12.3%
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.
How Delhi Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Valley Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maquoketa Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earlville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~166 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi Elementary School
How many students attend Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delhi, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Elementary School is 23.7:1, which is 60% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delhi Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Delhi Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delhi Elementary School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Delhi, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi Elementary School?
Delhi Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delhi Elementary School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delhi, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delhi on the city page.
Is Delhi Elementary School a good school?
Delhi Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District?
Besides Delhi Elementary School, Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students), Maquoketa Valley Middle School (145 students), and Johnston Elementary School (94 students). See the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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