- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Delta Academy
Federal NCES profile for Delta Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830003812
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Academy ranks #4 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Delta Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-17.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 481830003812 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 2.8:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Delta Academy shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-17.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Delta Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 53
Delta Academy
53 students
What this shows Delta Academy reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Academy compares
Delta Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.8:1 | ▼ 81% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
African American 3.8%
White 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Delta Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delta Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delta Academy
How many students attend Delta Academy?
Delta Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Academy is 2.8:1, which is 81% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Academy?
84.2% of students at Delta Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Academy?
The largest demographic group at Delta Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Academy?
Delta Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Academy ranks #4 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Delta Academy, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.