Enrollment
289
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delphi, IN
Delphi Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Delphi Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180270000327
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delphi Community Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Delphi · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Delphi Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delphi Community Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delphi, IN.
School address
District: Delphi Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180270000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delphi Community Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delphi Community Middle School
Delphi Community Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Delphi, Indiana, enrolling 289 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 344 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #286, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Delphi Community School Corp also operates Delphi Community Elementary School (625 students) and Delphi Community High School (397 students) alongside Delphi Community Middle 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 Delphi Community Middle School compares
Delphi Community Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,449
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 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
White 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Delphi Community Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delphi Community School Corp, which includes Delphi Community Middle School.
$11,449
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Delphi Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delphi Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delphi Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Delphi Community Middle School
How many students attend Delphi Community Middle School?
Delphi Community Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delphi, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delphi Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delphi Community Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delphi Community Middle School?
42.6% of students at Delphi Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delphi Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Delphi Community Middle School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Delphi, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delphi Community Middle School?
Delphi Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delphi Community Middle School rank among public schools in Delphi?
By Resource Investment Index, Delphi Community Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Delphi, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delphi on the city page.
Is Delphi Community Middle School a good school?
Delphi Community Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana 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 Delphi Community School Corp?
Besides Delphi Community Middle School, Delphi Community School Corp also operates Delphi Community Elementary School (625 students) and Delphi Community High School (397 students). See the Delphi Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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