Indian River School District

The Indian River School District is located in Selbyville, DE and includes 14 schools that serve 8,138 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Indian River School District spends $10,431 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Indian River School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the DE state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Indian River School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Indian River School District, 19% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Indian River School District serves 7% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.