- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Backpack Early Learning Academy shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 1.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080333001893 · Delta, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 65.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Backpack Early Learning Academy shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 1.1 → 1.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Backpack Early Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- This school 188
Backpack Early Learning Academy
188 students
What this shows Backpack Early Learning Academy reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Backpack Early Learning Academy compares
Backpack Early Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 in Delta
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
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. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 18.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.