Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dingman-Delaware Primary School, located in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania, is a key component of the Delaware Valley School District. It serves as an early childhood educational facility, typically catering to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as literacy and numeracy while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth and the development of essential learning habits in its youngest students.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to integrating technology and creative instruction into the daily curriculum. By providing a structured yet engaging learning environment, Dingman-Delaware Primary aims to prepare students for the transition to intermediate elementary education. Its location in a rural setting allows the school to maintain a close-knit feel, encouraging active parent involvement and strong collaboration between faculty and families to ensure student success during these critical formative years.

493

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dingman-Delaware Primary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	82
Black	14
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
372 (75.5%)
Hispanic
82 (16.6%)
Two or More
19 (3.9%)
Black
14 (2.8%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Delaware Valley SD
Phone:	(570)296-3130
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 160

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 153