Enrollment
228
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay Minette, AL
Delta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Delta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027001783
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bay Minette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bay Minette, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Elementary School
Delta Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Bay Minette, Alabama, enrolling 228 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 228 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bay Minette's public schools, it stands alongside Bay Minette Elementary School (814 students): Delta Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 17:1).
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Delta Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Delta Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 75.4%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Delta Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Delta Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Bay Minette
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Elementary School
How many students attend Delta Elementary School?
Delta Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay Minette, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Delta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Delta Elementary School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Bay Minette, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Elementary School?
Delta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Delta Elementary School rank among schools in Bay Minette?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bay Minette, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay Minette on the city page.
Is Delta Elementary School a good school?
Delta Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Delta Elementary School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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