Ervin Carlisle Elementary School vs John C Dempsey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 626 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School
Delaware · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
John C Dempsey Middle School
Delaware · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,278 students
| Measure | Ervin Carlisle Elementary School Delaware, Ohio | John C Dempsey Middle School Delaware, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #447 of 1,713 | #286 of 646 |
| National rank | #6523 of 50,301 | #2752 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 533 | 1,278 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 1,278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| city | Delaware | Delaware |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ervin Carlisle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 72.9).
- •Ervin Carlisle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Ervin Carlisle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Ervin Carlisle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 37.5%).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.7).
- •John C Dempsey Middle School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 533.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ervin Carlisle Elementary School better than John C Dempsey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ervin Carlisle Elementary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 72.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ervin Carlisle Elementary School and John C Dempsey Middle School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Delaware and Delaware in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School: 533. John C Dempsey Middle School: 1,278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ervin Carlisle Elementary School and John C Dempsey Middle School rank in Ohio?
Ervin Carlisle Elementary School is 447th of 1,713 and John C Dempsey Middle School is 286th of 646 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).