- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smyrna, DE
Moore (John Bassett) School
Federal NCES profile for Moore (John Bassett) School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100162000300
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moore (John Bassett) School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 638
- students enrolled
Moore (John Bassett) School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moore (John Bassett) School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Smyrna, DE.
School address
District: Smyrna School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100162000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Moore (John Bassett) School shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 100162000300 · Smyrna, DE Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Smyrna High School (1,777 students)
Moore (John Bassett) School shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Moore (John Bassett) School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
1,777 students
- Smyrna Middle
Smyrna Middle School
1,011 students
- This school 638
Moore (John Bassett) School
638 students
- North Smyrna E 557
North Smyrna Elementary School
557 students
- Sunnyside Elem 507
Sunnyside Elementary School
507 students
- Clayton Interm 490
Clayton Intermediate School
490 students
What this shows Moore (John Bassett) School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moore (John Bassett) School compares
Moore (John Bassett) School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Delaware - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Moore (John Bassett) School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
District finance for Smyrna School District reports $16,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moore (John Bassett) School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smyrna Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Smyrna Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moore (John Bassett) School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Smyrna
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moore (John Bassett) School
How many students attend Moore (John Bassett) School?
Moore (John Bassett) School has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smyrna, DE. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore (John Bassett) School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore (John Bassett) School is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Moore (John Bassett) School?
The largest demographic group at Moore (John Bassett) School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Smyrna, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore (John Bassett) School?
Moore (John Bassett) School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Moore (John Bassett) School rank among elementary schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Moore (John Bassett) School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Smyrna, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Smyrna School District?
Besides Moore (John Bassett) School, Smyrna School District also operates Smyrna High School (1,777 students), Smyrna Middle School (1,011 students), and North Smyrna Elementary School (557 students). See the Smyrna School District district page for the complete list.