- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dingmans Ferry, PA
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420753000474
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dingmans Ferry · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
School address
District: Delaware Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420753000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 420753000474 · Dingmans Ferry, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 14.5:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students)
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dingman-Delaware Primary 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
- This school 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 Primary Sch reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch compares
Dingman-Delaware Primary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 14% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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 493 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Dingman-Delaware Primary 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 Primary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dingman-Delaware Ms | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delaware Valley Ms | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dingman-Delaware Primary 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
- 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
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
How many students attend Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch?
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dingmans Ferry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch?
49.7% of students at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch?
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Primary Sch rank among public schools in Dingmans Ferry?
By Resource Investment Index, Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch ranks #6 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 Primary Sch, Delaware Valley Sd also operates Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students), Dingman-Delaware Ms (532 students), and Delaware Valley El Sch (486 students). See the Delaware Valley Sd district page for the complete list.