- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delta, CO
Delta Academy of Applied Learning
Federal NCES profile for Delta Academy of Applied Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080333002001
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Academy of Applied Learning earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 25
- students enrolled
Delta Academy of Applied Learning has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Academy of Applied Learning ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Delta Academy of Applied Learning held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080333002001 · Delta, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 25:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Delta Academy of Applied Learning held near 25 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.9 → 1.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Delta Academy of Applied Learning 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 25
Delta Academy of Applied Learning
25 students
What this shows Delta Academy of Applied Learning reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Academy of Applied Learning compares
Delta Academy of Applied Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 51% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Delta Academy of Applied Learning is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Delta Academy of Applied Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Academy of Applied Learning'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
Nationwide elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delta Academy of Applied Learning
How many students attend Delta Academy of Applied Learning?
Delta Academy of Applied Learning has 25 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy of Applied Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy of Applied Learning is 25:1, which is 51% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Academy of Applied Learning?
The largest demographic group at Delta Academy of Applied Learning is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Delta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Academy of Applied Learning?
Delta Academy of Applied Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Academy of Applied Learning rank among elementary schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Academy of Applied Learning ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Delta on the city page.
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Delta Academy of Applied Learning, 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.