- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delaware, OH
John C Dempsey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John C Dempsey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390438704530
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C Dempsey Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John C Dempsey Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C Dempsey Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
John C Dempsey Middle School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390438704530 · Delaware, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 19.4:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students)
John C Dempsey Middle School held near 1,259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 75.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
John C Dempsey Middle 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
- This school
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
- James Conger E 453
James Conger Elementary School
453 students
What this shows John C Dempsey Middle School reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C Dempsey Middle School compares
John C Dempsey Middle 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 23% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, John C Dempsey Middle 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 John C Dempsey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Schultz Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Woodward Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Conger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C Dempsey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Delaware
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,278 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C Dempsey Middle School
How many students attend John C Dempsey Middle School?
John C Dempsey Middle School has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delaware, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Dempsey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Dempsey Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C Dempsey Middle School?
24.4% of students at John C Dempsey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C Dempsey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John C Dempsey Middle School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C Dempsey Middle School?
John C Dempsey Middle 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 John C Dempsey Middle School rank among public schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, John C Dempsey Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public 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 public schools in Delaware on the city page.
What other schools are in Delaware City?
Besides John C Dempsey Middle School, Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students), Robert F Schultz Elementary School (777 students), and Laura Woodward Elementary School (621 students). See the Delaware City district page for the complete list.