- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Delhi Elementary School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191854001064 · Delhi, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 23.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Maquoketa Valley Senior High School (206 students)
Delhi Elementary School held near 143 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Delhi Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maquoketa Vall
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
206 students
- This school
Delhi Elementary School
166 students
- Maquoketa Vall
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
145 students
- Johnston Eleme
Johnston Elementary School
94 students
- Earlville Elem
Earlville Elementary School
91 students
What this shows Delhi Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delhi Elementary School compares
Delhi Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~166 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.