- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180266000320
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Delta High School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.6 → 55.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180266000320 · Muncie, IN High · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 15.4:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta Middle School (602 students)
Delta High School held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.6 → 55.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Delta High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Delta High School
848 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
602 students
- Royerton Eleme
Royerton Elementary School
596 students
- Albany Element 267
Albany Elementary School
267 students
- Eaton Elementa 256
Eaton Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Delta High School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta High School compares
Delta High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Delaware Community School Corp reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~848 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.