Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Summary:

Dingman-Delaware Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Delaware Valley School District in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 502. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic achievement and stands out for its diverse student body and strong performance among specific subgroups.

Dingman-Delaware Elementary excels academically, with 62.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 47.9% in math, compared to state averages of 53.8% and 39.3%, respectively. The school also shines in science, with 86.7% of students proficient or better, well above the state's 65.6%. Notably, the school ranks 27th out of 432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Hispanic students and 297th out of 1,414 schools for low socioeconomic status students, earning 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Delaware Valley Elementary and Shohola Elementary, Dingman-Delaware Elementary has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. The school also serves a larger proportion of students from low-income families, with 51.39% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a commitment to serving a diverse community. Additionally, the school's close proximity to Dingman-Delaware Primary School may contribute to the overall academic success of its students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1355 Route 739
       Dingmans Ferry, PA  18328-9790


(570) 296-3120

District: Delaware Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
610th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,687 Help


Students who attend Dingman-Delaware Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dingman-Delaware Middle School
High:    Delaware Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.1%
Hispanic:
15.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dingman-Delaware Elementary School ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Delaware Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Dingman-Delaware Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Delaware Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.1%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School is 12.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Delaware Valley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School is $15,687, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Delaware Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dingman-Delaware Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dingman-Delaware Elementary School 610th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Dingman-Delaware Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Delaware Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Delaware Valley School District 128th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.34 663rd 1299 49.0%
2006 63.32 636th 1545 58.8%
2007 78.80 262nd 1555 83.2%
2008 78.27 251st 1551 83.8%
2009 77.41 269th 1549 82.6%
2010 77.17 287th 1579 81.8%
2011 80.06 213th 1597 86.7%
2012 73.85 424th 1599 73.5%
2013 76.04 348th 1519 77.1%
2014 79.07 254th 1467 82.7%
2015 64.45 612th 1474 58.5%
2016 72.01 460th 1554 70.4%
2017 68.26 542nd 1547 65.0%
2018 64.38 648th 1530 57.6%
2019 66.76 581st 1544 62.4%
2021 67.07 491st 1433 65.7%
2022 67.33 551st 1534 64.1%
2023 64.19 610th 1534 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.86 297th 1414 79.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.56 409th 1043 60.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.86 27th 432 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.29 685th 1236 44.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1989 614 5 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 726 4 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1991 717 5 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1992 790 10 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 849 17 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 897
1994 950 17 5 30 1 n/a n/a 0 1003
1995 770 15 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1996 770 15 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1997 787 13 9 23 0 n/a n/a 0 832
1998 803 15 6 24 0 n/a n/a 0 848
1999 764 13 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2000 624 16 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2001 612 25 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 574 26 2 30 7 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 574 26 2 30 7 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 555 27 5 37 3 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 573 20 6 46 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2006 590 28 5 47 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 596 24 12 29 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2008 587 25 6 42 0 n/a n/a 15 675
2009 585 25 5 40 0 n/a n/a 12 667
2010 562 24 9 44 1 n/a n/a 13 653
2011 541 18 10 52 1 0 1 0 623
2012 533 18 7 50 0 0 3 0 611
2013 511 15 2 47 0 1 7 0 583
2014 480 15 6 42 0 1 10 0 554
2015 454 13 8 59 0 1 15 0 550
2016 452 5 11 54 0 0 16 0 538
2017 420 7 8 69 0 0 19 0 523
2018 409 11 9 63 0 0 21 0 513
2019 394 15 8 62 2 0 20 0 501
2020 391 14 9 61 1 1 18 0 495
2021 366 10 6 64 1 0 17 0 464
2022 393 11 7 75 1 0 24 0 511
2023 382 13 7 77 2 0 21 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 25.6 18.7 n/a
1989 641 34.6 18.5 n/a
1990 754 41.1 18.3 0
1991 745 37.7 19.7 n/a
1992 827 44.2 18.7 n/a
1993 897 52.0 17.3 n/a
1994 1003 51.0 19.7 n/a
1995 798 40.0 20.0 n/a
1996 798 40.0 20.0 n/a
1997 832 41.0 20.3 n/a
1998 848 43.0 19.7 n/a
1999 811 47.0 17.3 n/a
2000 669 35.0 19.1 18.7
2001 669 38.0 17.6 22.4
2002 639 38.9 16.4 23.2
2003 639 38.9 16.4 23.2
2004 627 36.2 17.3 24.1
2005 647 34.1 19.0 22.9
2006 671 35.1 19.1 21.6
2007 661 35.5 18.6 24.7
2008 675 42.3 16.0 23.6
2009 667 46.5 14.3 24.4
2010 653 40.1 16.2 32.5
2011 623 39.6 15.7 32.9
2012 611 38.5 15.8 34.2
2013 583 36.8 15.8 32.1
2014 554 36.4 15.2 35
2015 550 37.0 14.8 42.4
2016 538 38.0 14.1 35.5
2017 523 39.3 13.2 37.1
2018 513 37.5 13.6 36.3
2019 501 37.1 13.4 44.3
2020 495 37.5 13.1 41.6
2021 464 36.5 12.6 48.7
2022 511 37.6 13.5 43.8
2023 502 39.8 12.6 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 25.6 18.7 n/a
1989 641 34.6 18.5 n/a
1990 754 41.1 18.3 0
1991 745 37.7 19.7 n/a
1992 827 44.2 18.7 n/a
1993 897 52.0 17.3 n/a
1994 1003 51.0 19.7 n/a
1995 798 40.0 20.0 n/a
1996 798 40.0 20.0 n/a
1997 832 41.0 20.3 n/a
1998 848 43.0 19.7 n/a
1999 811 47.0 17.3 n/a
2000 669 35.0 19.1 18.7
2001 669 38.0 17.6 22.4
2002 639 38.9 16.4 23.2
2003 639 38.9 16.4 23.2
2004 627 36.2 17.3 24.1
2005 647 34.1 19.0 22.9
2006 671 35.1 19.1 21.6
2007 661 35.5 18.6 24.7
2008 675 42.3 16.0 23.6
2009 667 46.5 14.3 24.4
2010 653 40.1 16.2 32.5
2011 623 39.6 15.7 32.9
2012 611 38.5 15.8 34.2
2013 583 36.8 15.8 32.1
2014 554 36.4 15.2 35
2015 550 37.0 14.8 42.4
2016 538 38.0 14.1 35.5
2017 523 39.3 13.2 37.1
2018 513 37.5 13.6 36.3
2019 501 37.1 13.4 44.3
2020 495 37.5 13.1 41.6
2021 464 36.5 12.6 48.7
2022 511 37.6 13.5 43.8
2023 502 39.8 12.6 51.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $744 (4.7%) $14,921 (95.3%) $15,665
2020 $685 (4.4%) $14,787 (95.6%) $15,473
2021 $1,522 (8.6%) $16,242 (91.4%) $17,764
2022 $952 (6.1%) $14,734 (93.9%) $15,687

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 581st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 610th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)65.856.7
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)76.762.4
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)37.248.8
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)90.386.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)7564.6
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)49.739.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)72.161.2
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)50.847.9
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)90.386.7
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dingman-Delaware Elementary School)74.662.8
 11.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501502
 0.2%
African American1513
 13.3%
American Indian22
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic6277
 24.2%
Pacific Islander00
White394382
 3%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%51.4%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dingman-Delaware Elementary School

Students who attend Dingman-Delaware Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dingman-Delaware Middle School
High : Delaware Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Dingman-Delaware Elementary School.

Students at Dingman-Delaware Elementary School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Dingman-Delaware Elementary School ranks 610th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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