Enrollment
621
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delaware, OH
Laura Woodward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laura Woodward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390438700848
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Woodward Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Delaware · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Woodward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Woodward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Delaware, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laura Woodward Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laura Woodward Elementary School
Laura Woodward Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Delaware, Ohio, enrolling 621 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 576 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 621 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Delaware's public schools, it stands alongside Robert F Schultz Elementary School (777 students): Laura Woodward Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.4:1 vs 22.9:1).
Delaware City also operates Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students) and John C Dempsey Middle School (1,278 students) alongside Laura Woodward 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 Laura Woodward Elementary School compares
Laura Woodward 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Ohio - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 9.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Laura Woodward 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 Laura Woodward 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 Laura Woodward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford B Hayes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John C Dempsey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert F Schultz Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ervin Carlisle Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Conger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Woodward 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
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Delaware
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~621 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Laura Woodward Elementary School
How many students attend Laura Woodward Elementary School?
Laura Woodward Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delaware, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Woodward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Woodward Elementary School is 21.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura Woodward Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Laura Woodward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Woodward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laura Woodward Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Delaware, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Woodward Elementary School?
Laura Woodward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Laura Woodward Elementary School rank among schools in Delaware?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Woodward Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Delaware on the city page.
Is Laura Woodward Elementary School a good school?
Laura Woodward Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Laura Woodward 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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