Enrollment
60
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delphos, OH
Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
Federal NCES profile for Delphos City Schools (Preschool), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438806206
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Delphos · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 60
- students enrolled
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delphos City Schools (Preschool) ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delphos City Schools (Preschool) compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) is a small combined-grade school in Delphos, Ohio, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 65% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Ohio schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
The surrounding Delphos City spends $11,014 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delphos's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson High School (265 students): Delphos City Schools (Preschool) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30:1 vs 14.7:1).
Delphos City also operates Franklin Elementary School (370 students) and Jefferson High School (265 students) alongside Delphos City Schools (Preschool).
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 Delphos City Schools (Preschool) compares
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 65% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Delphos City Schools (Preschool) is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delphos City, which includes Delphos City Schools (Preschool).
$11,014
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 31.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Delphos City Schools (Preschool) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delphos City Schools (Preschool)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Delphos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~60 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delphos City Schools (Preschool)
How many students attend Delphos City Schools (Preschool)?
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delphos, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delphos City Schools (Preschool)?
The student-teacher ratio at Delphos City Schools (Preschool) is 30:1, which is 65% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delphos City Schools (Preschool)?
The largest demographic group at Delphos City Schools (Preschool) is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Delphos, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delphos City Schools (Preschool)?
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Delphos City Schools (Preschool) rank among public schools in Delphos?
By Resource Investment Index, Delphos City Schools (Preschool) ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delphos, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delphos on the city page.
Is Delphos City Schools (Preschool) a good school?
Delphos City Schools (Preschool) earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Delphos City?
Besides Delphos City Schools (Preschool), Delphos City also operates Franklin Elementary School (370 students), Jefferson High School (265 students), and Jefferson Middle School (248 students). See the Delphos City district page for the complete list.
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