Enrollment
1,278
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C Dempsey Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at John C Dempsey Middle School
John C Dempsey Middle School is a large middle school in Delaware, Ohio, enrolling 1,278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,278 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #135.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Delaware's middle schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Valley Local Middle School (612 students): John C Dempsey Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.4:1 vs 24.5:1).
Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students) and Robert F Schultz Elementary School (777 students) alongside John C Dempsey Middle 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 John C Dempsey Middle School compares
John C Dempsey Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware City, which includes John C Dempsey Middle 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 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
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~1,278 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John C Dempsey Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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