Enrollment
493
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, enrolling 493 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 555 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #553, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Delaware Valley Sd also operates Delaware Valley Hs (1,380 students) and Dingman-Delaware Ms (532 students) alongside Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch.
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 Primary Sch compares
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 75.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware Valley Sd, which includes Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch.
$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 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch a good school?
Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch earns 19/100 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 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.
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