- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Selbyville, DE
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Southern Delaware School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100068000075
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Delaware School of the Arts earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Selbyville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 404
- students enrolled
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Delaware School of the Arts ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selbyville, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Southern Delaware School of the Arts shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 100068000075 · Selbyville, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sussex Central High School (2,012 students)
Southern Delaware School of the Arts shrank from 456 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Southern Delaware School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sussex Central
Sussex Central High School
2,012 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High School
1,073 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle School
861 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary School
825 students
- East Millsboro
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- This school 404
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
404 students
What this shows Southern Delaware School of the Arts reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Delaware School of the Arts compares
Southern Delaware School of the Arts 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Delaware - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Southern Delaware School of the Arts is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River School District reports $19,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Delaware School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Delaware School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Selbyville
1 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Delaware School of the Arts
How many students attend Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Selbyville, DE. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Delaware School of the Arts is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Southern Delaware School of the Arts is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Selbyville, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
Southern Delaware School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts rank among public schools in Selbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Delaware School of the Arts ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Selbyville, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides Southern Delaware School of the Arts, Indian River School District also operates Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), Indian River High School (1,073 students), and Georgetown Middle School (861 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.