- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Delta Junction Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 020010000559 · Delta Junction, AK Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Alaska Homeschool (378 students)
Delta Junction Elementary shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Delta Junction Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alaska Homesch
Alaska Homeschool
378 students
- This school
Delta Junction Elementary
306 students
- Delta Junction 128
Delta Junction Junior High School
128 students
- Delta Junction 126
Delta Junction Senior High School
126 students
- Gerstle River 33
Gerstle River School
33 students
What this shows Delta Junction Elementary reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Junction Elementary compares
Delta Junction Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Delta/Greely School District reports $15,157 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), down 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.