Enrollment
625
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180270000328
Delphi Community Elementary School — Delphi, IN
Federal NCES profile for Delphi Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Delphi Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delphi Community Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Delphi Community Elementary School reports 625 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% below the Indiana average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 625 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Delphi Community School Corp spends $12,132 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.3% from local sources (property taxes), 58.5% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Delphi Community Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,132
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 625 Top 76% in Indiana — larger than 24% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.0% -3% vs state
NCES ID 180270000328
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 625:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delphi Community School Corp, which includes Delphi Community Elementary School.
$12,132
Per student
-17%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 58.5%
Federal 10.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Delphi Community Elementary School
How many students attend Delphi Community Elementary School?
Delphi Community Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a other school in Delphi, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delphi Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delphi Community Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delphi Community Elementary School?
48.0% of students at Delphi Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delphi Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delphi Community Elementary School is White at 85.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Delphi, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delphi Community Elementary School?
Delphi Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.