- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Delta, CO
Delta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Delta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080333000296
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Delta Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080333000296 · Delta, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Delta Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Delta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- This school
Delta Middle School
498 students
- Garnet Mesa El
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
488 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
371 students
- Cedaredge Elem
Cedaredge Elementary School
346 students
- Vision Charter
Vision Charter Academy
311 students
What this shows Delta Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Delta Middle School compares
Delta Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$13,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Delta Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Delta County Joint District No. 50 reports $13,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Delta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vision Charter Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 44.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Delta Middle School
How many students attend Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Delta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Delta Middle School?
41.3% of students at Delta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Delta Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Delta, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Delta, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delta on the city page.
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Delta Middle School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (371 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.