- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dingmans Ferry, PA
Dingman-Delaware El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dingman-Delaware El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420753003864
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dingman-Delaware El Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Dingmans Ferry · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dingman-Delaware El Sch has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware El Sch ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
School address
District: Delaware Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420753003864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dingman-Delaware El Sch held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 420753003864 · Dingmans Ferry, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students)
Dingman-Delaware El Sch held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dingman-Delaware El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delaware Valle
Delaware Valley Hs
1,380 students
- Dingman-Delawa 532
Dingman-Delaware Ms
532 students
- Dingman-Delawa 493
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
493 students
- Delaware Valle 486
Delaware Valley El Sch
486 students
- This school 470
Dingman-Delaware El Sch
470 students
- Delaware Valle 466
Delaware Valley Ms
466 students
What this shows Dingman-Delaware El Sch reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dingman-Delaware El Sch compares
Dingman-Delaware El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$20,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Dingman-Delaware El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Delaware Valley Sd reports $20,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dingman-Delaware El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dingman-Delaware Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delaware Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delaware Valley Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dingman-Delaware El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Dingmans Ferry
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dingman-Delaware El Sch
How many students attend Dingman-Delaware El Sch?
Dingman-Delaware El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dingmans Ferry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware El Sch is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Dingman-Delaware El Sch?
48.0% of students at Dingman-Delaware El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dingman-Delaware El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dingman-Delaware El Sch is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dingman-Delaware El Sch?
Dingman-Delaware El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Dingman-Delaware El Sch rank among public schools in Dingmans Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware El Sch ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dingmans Ferry on the city page.
What other schools are in Delaware Valley Sd?
Besides Dingman-Delaware El Sch, Delaware Valley Sd also operates Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students), Dingman-Delaware Ms (532 students), and Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch (493 students). See the Delaware Valley Sd district page for the complete list.