Enrollment
453
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Conger Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Conger Elementary School
James Conger Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Delaware, Ohio, enrolling 453 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 769 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #592, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Delaware's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ervin Carlisle Elementary School (533 students): James Conger Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students) and John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students) alongside James Conger Elementary School.
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 James Conger Elementary School compares
James Conger Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware City, which includes James Conger Elementary School.
$12,794
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 27.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~453 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Conger Elementary School a good school?
James Conger Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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