Enrollment
51
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monte Vista, CO
Byron Syring Delta Center
Federal NCES profile for Byron Syring Delta Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080576000984
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Syring Delta Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Monte Vista · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 51:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Syring Delta Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Syring Delta Center ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Monte Vista, CO.
School address
District: Monte Vista School District No. C-8 · Colorado
NCES ID 080576000984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+207% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Syring Delta Center compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Syring Delta Center
Byron Syring Delta Center is a higher-need, small high school in Monte Vista, Colorado, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 207% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Colorado schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (26%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 102 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monte Vista School District No. C-8 spends $11,711 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students) and Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students) alongside Byron Syring Delta Center.
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 Byron Syring Delta Center compares
Byron Syring Delta Center on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 207% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 67% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 207% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,711
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 25.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Byron Syring Delta Center is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monte Vista School District No. C-8, which includes Byron Syring Delta Center.
$11,711
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 59.2%
Federal 18.8%
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 Byron Syring Delta Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bill Metz Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marsh Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monte Vista on-Line Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Syring Delta Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar high 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.
Similar enrollment (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~51:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Syring Delta Center
How many students attend Byron Syring Delta Center?
Byron Syring Delta Center has 51 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Syring Delta Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Syring Delta Center is 51:1, which is 207% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Syring Delta Center?
64.2% of students at Byron Syring Delta Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Syring Delta Center?
The largest demographic group at Byron Syring Delta Center is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Monte Vista, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Syring Delta Center?
Byron Syring Delta Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Byron Syring Delta Center rank among high schools in Monte Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Syring Delta Center ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Monte Vista, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Monte Vista on the city page.
Is Byron Syring Delta Center a good school?
Byron Syring Delta Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 Monte Vista School District No. C-8?
Besides Byron Syring Delta Center, Monte Vista School District No. C-8 also operates Monte Vista Senior High School (272 students), Bill Metz Elementary School (253 students), and Monte Vista Middle School (190 students). See the Monte Vista School District No. C-8 district page for the complete list.
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