- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, DE
Leach (John G.) School
Federal NCES profile for Leach (John G.) School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 100023000196
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leach (John G.) School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Delaware.
- #4 of 14
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 95
- students enrolled
Leach (John G.) School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leach (John G.) School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in New Castle, DE.
School address
District: Colonial School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100023000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Leach (John G.) School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 100023000196 · New Castle, DE Other · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 5.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn (William) High School (2,069 students)
Leach (John G.) School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Leach (John G.) School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn (William)
Penn (William) High School
2,069 students
- Wilbur (Kathle
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
1,052 students
- Bedford (Gunni
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
846 students
- Southern Eleme 729
Southern Elementary School
729 students
- Read (George) 662
Read (George) Middle School
662 students
- This school 95
Leach (John G.) School
95 students
What this shows Leach (John G.) School reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leach (John G.) School compares
Leach (John G.) School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 60% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 2% in Delaware - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$23,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Leach (John G.) School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Colonial School District reports $23,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leach (John G.) School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn (William) High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Read (George) Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leach (John G.) School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in New Castle
1 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leach (John G.) School
How many students attend Leach (John G.) School?
Leach (John G.) School has 95 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in New Castle, DE. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leach (John G.) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leach (John G.) School is 5.6:1, which is 60% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 64% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leach (John G.) School?
The largest demographic group at Leach (John G.) School is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in New Castle, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leach (John G.) School?
Leach (John G.) School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leach (John G.) School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Leach (John G.) School ranks #4 of 14 public schools in New Castle, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Colonial School District?
Besides Leach (John G.) School, Colonial School District also operates Penn (William) High School (2,069 students), Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary (1,052 students), and Bedford (Gunning) Middle School (846 students). See the Colonial School District district page for the complete list.