Enrollment
848
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Muncie, IN
Delta High School
Federal NCES profile for Delta High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180266000320
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Delaware Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180266000320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta High School
Delta High School is a large high school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 848 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 848 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #275, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Muncie's high schools, it stands alongside Excel Center - Muncie (288 students): Delta High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta Middle School (602 students) and Royerton Elementary School (596 students) alongside Delta High 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 High School compares
Delta High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 89.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Delta High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware Community School Corp, which includes Delta High School.
$11,552
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royerton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Muncie
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~848 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delta High School
How many students attend Delta High School?
Delta High School has 848 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 High School?
38.4% of students at Delta High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta High School?
The largest demographic group at Delta High School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta High School?
Delta High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Delta High School rank among high schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is Delta High School a good school?
Delta High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Delaware Community School Corp?
Besides Delta High School, Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta Middle School (602 students), Royerton Elementary School (596 students), and Albany Elementary School (267 students). See the Delaware Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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