Enrollment
487
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100018000045
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School — Dover, DE
Federal NCES profile for Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Caesar Rodney School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School reports 487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 487 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Caesar Rodney School District spends $18,245 per pupil district-wide, below the Delaware average of $18,485 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.6% from local sources (property taxes), 62.9% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Delaware — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,245
per pupil, district-wide
— below Delaware avg of $18,485
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 487 Top 45% in Delaware — larger than 55% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100018000045
Student demographics
White 50.9%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 487:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.8%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caesar Rodney School District, which includes Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School.
$18,245
Per student
-1%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 62.9%
Federal 21.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,254
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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William Henry Middle School
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Star Hill Elementary School
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Campus Community School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
How many students attend Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dover, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is White at 50.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dover, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.