- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, DE
William Henry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Henry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100019000058
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Henry Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Delaware schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Delaware
- 432
- students enrolled
William Henry Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Middle School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, DE.
School address
District: Capital School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100019000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-376 students YoY
William Henry Middle School shrank from 857 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-43.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-376 students YoY 100019000058 · Dover, DE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 8.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover High School (1,812 students)
William Henry Middle School shrank from 857 students in 2022-23 to 481 in 2023-24 (-43.9%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
William Henry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover High Sch
Dover High School
1,812 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
860 students
- South Dover El 577
South Dover Elementary School
577 students
- This school 432
William Henry Middle School
432 students
- Towne Point El 341
Towne Point Elementary School
341 students
- North Dover El 333
North Dover Elementary School
333 students
What this shows William Henry Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Henry Middle School compares
William Henry Middle 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 6% in Delaware - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, William Henry Middle School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capital School District reports $26,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Henry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dover Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Towne Point Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Henry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Dover Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
506 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Academy of Dover Charter School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Star Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 61.3:1 students per teacher
Campus Community School
Standard public school
409 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Henry Middle School
How many students attend William Henry Middle School?
William Henry Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, DE. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), down 376.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 45% 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 William Henry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Henry Middle School is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Dover, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Henry Middle School?
William Henry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 William Henry Middle School rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, William Henry Middle School ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Capital School District?
Besides William Henry Middle School, Capital School District also operates Dover High School (1,812 students), Central Middle School (860 students), and South Dover Elementary School (577 students). See the Capital School District district page for the complete list.