- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delmar, MD
Delmar Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Delmar Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240069001300
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delmar Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 914
- students enrolled
Delmar Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Delmar Elementary held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 240069001300 · Delmar, MD Other · MID · TRAD
914 enr · 17.6:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Delmar Elementary held near 882 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Delmar Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school
Delmar Elementary
914 students
What this shows Delmar Elementary reports 914 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delmar Elementary compares
Delmar Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 26% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 914 | top 16% | - | - |
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.
914
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Maryland - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Delmar Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delmar Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delmar Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~914 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delmar Elementary
How many students attend Delmar Elementary?
Delmar Elementary has 914 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delmar, MD. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 882 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delmar Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delmar Elementary?
36.4% of students at Delmar Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delmar Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Delmar Elementary is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Delmar, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delmar Elementary?
Delmar Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Delmar Elementary, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.