Enrollment
429
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100018000046
Star Hill Elementary School — Dover, DE
Federal NCES profile for Star Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Star Hill Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Star Hill Elementary School reports 429 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.5% 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 59/100 (C), calculated from 3 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 Star Hill 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 35% | — | — |
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
21:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 99% in Delaware — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 429 Top 35% in Delaware — larger than 65% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100018000046
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caesar Rodney School District, which includes Star Hill 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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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 Star Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Star Hill Elementary School?
Star Hill Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Dover, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Hill Elementary School is 21:1, which is 49% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Star Hill Elementary School is White at 44.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dover, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Hill Elementary School?
Star Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.