Enrollment
306
Alaska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delta Junction, AK
Delta Junction Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Delta Junction Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 020010000559
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Junction Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Delta Junction · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Junction Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Junction Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Delta Junction, AK.
School address
District: Delta/Greely School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020010000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Alaska avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 61.5% Alaska avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Junction Elementary compares with Alaska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Junction Elementary
Delta Junction Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Delta Junction, Alaska, enrolling 306 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alaska median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Alaska average.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the larger third of Alaska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 495 scored Alaska schools.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alaska schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delta/Greely School District spends $16,980 per pupil, 49% below the Alaska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delta Junction's public schools, it stands alongside Alaska Homeschool (378 students): Delta Junction Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Delta/Greely School District also operates Alaska Homeschool (378 students) and Delta Junction Junior High School (128 students) alongside Delta Junction Elementary.
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 Junction Elementary compares
Delta Junction Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 65% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Alaska - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.0%
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
$16,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,240
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 75.2%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Delta Junction Elementary is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta/Greely School District, which includes Delta Junction Elementary.
$16,980
Per student
-49%
vs Alaska
Avg $33,240
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 83.1%
Federal 15.5%
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 Junction Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Homeschool | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Delta Junction Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Junction Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerstle River School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Junction Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Delta Junction
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 Alaska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Junction Elementary
How many students attend Delta Junction Elementary?
Delta Junction Elementary has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delta Junction, AK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Junction Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 15% 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 Junction Elementary?
21.7% of students at Delta Junction Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Junction Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Delta Junction Elementary is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Delta Junction, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Junction Elementary?
Delta Junction Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Junction Elementary rank among schools in Delta Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Junction Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Delta Junction, AK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Delta Junction on the city page.
Is Delta Junction Elementary a good school?
Delta Junction Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska 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 Delta/Greely School District?
Besides Delta Junction Elementary, Delta/Greely School District also operates Alaska Homeschool (378 students), Delta Junction Junior High School (128 students), and Delta Junction Senior High School (126 students). See the Delta/Greely School District district page for the complete list.
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