- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dingmans Ferry, PA
Dingman-Delaware Ms
Federal NCES profile for Dingman-Delaware Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420753000132
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dingman-Delaware Ms earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dingmans Ferry · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dingman-Delaware Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware Ms ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
School address
District: Delaware Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420753000132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dingman-Delaware Ms held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 420753000132 · Dingmans Ferry, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 13.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students)
Dingman-Delaware Ms held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dingman-Delaware Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delaware Valle
Delaware Valley Hs
1,380 students
- This school 532
Dingman-Delaware Ms
532 students
- Dingman-Delawa 493
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
493 students
- Delaware Valle 486
Delaware Valley El Sch
486 students
- Dingman-Delawa 470
Dingman-Delaware El Sch
470 students
- Delaware Valle 466
Delaware Valley Ms
466 students
What this shows Dingman-Delaware Ms reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dingman-Delaware Ms compares
Dingman-Delaware Ms 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Dingman-Delaware Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaware Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dingman-Delaware El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delaware Valley Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dingman-Delaware Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Dingmans Ferry
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dingman-Delaware Ms
How many students attend Dingman-Delaware Ms?
Dingman-Delaware Ms has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dingmans Ferry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Ms?
42.9% of students at Dingman-Delaware Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dingman-Delaware Ms?
The largest demographic group at Dingman-Delaware Ms is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dingman-Delaware Ms?
Dingman-Delaware Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Dingmans Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware Ms ranks #4 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 Ms, Delaware Valley Sd also operates Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students), Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch (493 students), and Delaware Valley El Sch (486 students). See the Delaware Valley Sd district page for the complete list.