Enrollment
25
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Academy of Applied Learning compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Academy of Applied Learning
Delta Academy of Applied Learning is a small elementary school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 25 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 51% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Colorado schools, with 25 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Delta Academy of Applied Learning.
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 Delta Academy of Applied Learning compares
Delta Academy of Applied Learning on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Delta Academy of Applied Learning.
$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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~25 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Delta Academy of Applied Learning a good school?
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. 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 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.
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