- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, DE
Dickinson (John) School
Federal NCES profile for Dickinson (John) School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100130000275
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dickinson (John) School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Delaware schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,027
- students enrolled
Dickinson (John) School has class sizes larger than 79% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson (John) School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: Red Clay Consolidated School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100130000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Dickinson (John) School held near 1,032 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 100130000275 · Wilmington, DE Other · MID · TRAD
1,027 enr · 16:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students)
Dickinson (John) School held near 1,032 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Dickinson (John) School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conrad Schools
Conrad Schools of Science
1,164 students
- This school
Dickinson (John) School
1,027 students
- Calloway (Cab)
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
941 students
- Brandywine Spr
Brandywine Springs School
941 students
- Mckean (Thomas
Mckean (Thomas) High School
920 students
- Dupont (H.B.)
Dupont (H.B.) Middle School
764 students
What this shows Dickinson (John) School reports 1,027 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dickinson (John) School compares
Dickinson (John) School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,027
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Delaware - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$22,094
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 34.0%
African American 25.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Dickinson (John) School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Red Clay Consolidated School District reports $22,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dickinson (John) School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Schools of Science | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Springs School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckean (Thomas) High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont (H.B.) Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dickinson (John) School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Odyssey Charter School
Standard public school
2,286 students 14:1 students per teacher
Conrad Schools of Science
Standard public school
1,164 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts
Standard public school
941 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
The Bancroft School
Standard public school
616 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Freire Charter School
Standard public school
406 students 15:1 students per teacher
Red Clay Early Years Program
Alternative education program
335 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,027 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dickinson (John) School
How many students attend Dickinson (John) School?
Dickinson (John) School has 1,027 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 1,032 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dickinson (John) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dickinson (John) School is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dickinson (John) School?
The largest demographic group at Dickinson (John) School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dickinson (John) School?
Dickinson (John) School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
How does Dickinson (John) School rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dickinson (John) School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Besides Dickinson (John) School, Red Clay Consolidated School District also operates Conrad Schools of Science (1,164 students), Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts (941 students), and Brandywine Springs School (941 students). See the Red Clay Consolidated School District district page for the complete list.