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Delphos City School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Delphos, Marion and Washington, and parts of Spencer and Jennings.

Students
943
Schools
4
Spent per student
$12,782
OH $16,610
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
The gist

What stands out about Delphos City School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 83% of Indiana districts
  • Math proficiency 27 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
  • Spends 23% less per student than the OH average
  • 15 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Howe.

K–2Lakeland Primary SchoolLakeland School Corporation
3–6Lakeland Intermediate SchoolLakeland School Corporation
7–12Lakeland Jr/Sr High SchoolLakeland School Corporation

Test scores vs. OH

2020–21
Math proficiency77%
State average 49.7%
Reading / language arts75%
State average 57.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)87%
State average 85.3%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$12,782 per student · 23% below OH
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 33%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 61%State 29%Federal 10%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
929’21
888’22
890’23
943’24

About steady.

Students
White 85%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 5%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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