Enrollment
465
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 100018000047
W. B. Simpson Elementary School — Camden, DE
Federal NCES profile for W. B. Simpson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 51
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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. B. Simpson Elementary School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
W. B. Simpson Elementary School reports 465 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 465 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.6% 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 42/100 (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 W. B. Simpson 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 42% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Delaware — lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
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 465 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 465 Top 42% in Delaware — larger than 58% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100018000047
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 465:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caesar Rodney School District, which includes W. B. Simpson 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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Frequently asked questions about W. B. Simpson Elementary School
How many students attend W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Camden, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. B. Simpson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W. B. Simpson Elementary School is White at 58.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Camden, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. B. Simpson Elementary School?
W. B. Simpson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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.