Enrollment
825
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 100068000083
Georgetown Elementary School — Georgetown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Georgetown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 63
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: Indian River 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)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Georgetown Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Georgetown Elementary School reports 825 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 413 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indian River School District spends $21,100 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), 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 Georgetown Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 77% | — | — |
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Delaware — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$21,100
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 413 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 825 Top 77% in Delaware — larger than 23% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100068000083
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
White 25.6%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 413:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.7%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes Georgetown Elementary School.
$21,100
Per student
+14%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.9%
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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Elementary School
How many students attend Georgetown Elementary School?
Georgetown Elementary School has 825 students enrolled. It is a other school in Georgetown, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Georgetown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Georgetown Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Georgetown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Georgetown Elementary School?
Georgetown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) 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.