Enrollment
367
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delhi, CA
Delhi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Delhi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060003907541
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delhi Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delhi Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Delhi, CA.
School address
District: Delhi Unified · California
NCES ID 060003907541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delhi Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delhi Middle
Delhi Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Delhi, California, enrolling 367 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,692 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #547.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Delhi Unified also operates Delhi High (710 students) and Schendel Elementary (458 students) alongside Delhi Middle.
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 Middle compares
Delhi Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$15,630
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
White 4.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Delhi Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delhi Unified, which includes Delhi Middle.
$15,630
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 76.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schendel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Capitan Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delhi Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi Middle
How many students attend Delhi Middle?
Delhi Middle has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delhi, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Delhi Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delhi Middle?
74.7% of students at Delhi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delhi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Delhi Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Delhi, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delhi Middle?
Delhi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delhi Middle rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delhi Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Delhi, CA. 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 Middle a good school?
Delhi Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Delhi Unified?
Besides Delhi Middle, Delhi Unified also operates Delhi High (710 students), Schendel Elementary (458 students), and Harmony Elementary (452 students). See the Delhi Unified district page for the complete list.
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