Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Delphi Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Delphi Community Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Delphi, IN, encompassing approximately 154.2 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 13.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delphi Community Elementary School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delphi Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delphi Community Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delphi Community Elementary School's ranking?
Delphi Community Elementary School is ranked #1036 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Delphi Community Elementary School often compared to?
Delphi Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Delphi Community Elementary School?
625 students attend Delphi Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Delphi Community Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delphi Community Elementary School?
Delphi Community Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delphi Community Elementary School offer ?
Delphi Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delphi Community Elementary School part of?
Delphi Community Elementary School is part of Delphi Community School Corp School District.
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