Enrollment
188
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delta, CO
Backpack Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Backpack Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333001893
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Backpack Early Learning Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Backpack Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+70% vs state
What stands out at Backpack Early Learning Academy
Backpack Early Learning Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 188 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $12,649 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside Backpack Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Backpack Early Learning Academy compares
Backpack Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Backpack Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Backpack Early Learning Academy.
$12,649
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Backpack Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Backpack Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Backpack Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Backpack Early Learning Academy?
Backpack Early Learning Academy has 188 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delta, CO.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Backpack Early Learning Academy?
65.5% of students at Backpack Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Backpack Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Backpack Early Learning Academy is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Delta, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Backpack Early Learning Academy?
Backpack Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Backpack Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Backpack Early Learning Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Delta, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delta on the city page.
Is Backpack Early Learning Academy a good school?
Backpack Early Learning Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Backpack Early Learning Academy, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.
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