- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delaware, OH
James Conger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Conger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438700847
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Conger Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Conger Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Conger Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
James Conger Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390438700847 · Delaware, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 22.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students)
James Conger Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
James Conger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutherford B H
Rutherford B Hayes High School
1,612 students
- John C Dempsey
John C Dempsey Middle School
1,278 students
- Robert F Schul
Robert F Schultz Elementary School
777 students
- Laura Woodward 621
Laura Woodward Elementary School
621 students
- Ervin Carlisle 533
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
533 students
- This school 453
James Conger Elementary School
453 students
What this shows James Conger Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Conger Elementary School compares
James Conger Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, James Conger Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delaware City reports $13,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Conger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John C Dempsey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert F Schultz Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Woodward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Conger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Delaware
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Conger Elementary School
How many students attend James Conger Elementary School?
James Conger Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delaware, OH. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Conger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Conger Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Conger Elementary School?
29.4% of students at James Conger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Conger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Conger Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Conger Elementary School?
James Conger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 James Conger Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, James Conger Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Delaware, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Delaware on the city page.
What other schools are in Delaware City?
Besides James Conger Elementary School, Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students), John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students), and Robert F Schultz Elementary School (777 students). See the Delaware City district page for the complete list.