- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Laura Woodward Elementary School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 390438700848 · Delaware, OH Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 21.4:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford B Hayes High School (1,612 students)
Laura Woodward Elementary School grew from 538 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Laura Woodward 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
- This school 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 Laura Woodward Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Woodward Elementary School compares
Laura Woodward Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Delaware City reports $13,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,278
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~621 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.