Enrollment
532
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dingman-Delaware Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dingman-Delaware Ms
Dingman-Delaware Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, enrolling 532 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.9% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 532 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 640 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #629, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dingmans Ferry's middle schools, it stands alongside Lehman Intermediate Sch (540 students): Dingman-Delaware Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 9.5:1).
Delaware Valley Sd also operates Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students) and Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch (493 students) alongside Dingman-Delaware Ms.
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 Dingman-Delaware Ms compares
Dingman-Delaware Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,077
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware Valley Sd, which includes Dingman-Delaware Ms.
$19,077
Per student
+6%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dingman-Delaware Ms a good school?
Dingman-Delaware Ms earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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