Enrollment
839
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 100018000072
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School — Camden, DE
Federal NCES profile for Fred Fifer Iii Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Caesar Rodney School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred Fifer Iii Middle School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School reports 839 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 420 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caesar Rodney School District spends $18,245 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.6% from local sources (property taxes), 62.9% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fred Fifer Iii Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 78% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Delaware — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,245
per pupil, district-wide
— below Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 839 Top 78% in Delaware — larger than 22% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100018000072
Student demographics
White 50.4%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 420:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 38
Out-of-school suspensions 56
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caesar Rodney School District, which includes Fred Fifer Iii Middle School.
$18,245
Per student
-1%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 62.9%
Federal 21.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,254
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
How many students attend Fred Fifer Iii Middle School?
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Camden, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Fifer Iii Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Fifer Iii Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Fifer Iii Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fred Fifer Iii Middle School is White at 50.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Camden, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Fifer Iii Middle School?
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.