Enrollment
422
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chapel Hill, TN
Delk-Henson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Delk-Henson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470267002440
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delk-Henson Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 422
- students enrolled
Delk-Henson Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delk-Henson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chapel Hill, TN.
School address
District: Marshall County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470267002440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delk-Henson Intermediate School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delk-Henson Intermediate School
Delk-Henson Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, enrolling 422 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshall County also operates Marshall Co High School (808 students) and Forrest School (788 students) alongside Delk-Henson Intermediate 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 Delk-Henson Intermediate School compares
Delk-Henson Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Delk-Henson Intermediate School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Delk-Henson Intermediate School.
$9,986
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.0%
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 Delk-Henson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrest School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhills Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delk-Henson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delk-Henson Intermediate School
How many students attend Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
Delk-Henson Intermediate School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chapel Hill, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delk-Henson Intermediate School is 17.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Delk-Henson Intermediate School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delk-Henson Intermediate School?
Delk-Henson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Delk-Henson Intermediate School rank among public schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Delk-Henson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chapel Hill, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chapel Hill on the city page.
Is Delk-Henson Intermediate School a good school?
Delk-Henson Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Tennessee 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 Marshall County?
Besides Delk-Henson Intermediate School, Marshall County also operates Marshall Co High School (808 students), Forrest School (788 students), and Chapel Hill Elementary (563 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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