Enrollment
14
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delta, CO
Delta Online Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Delta Online Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333006839
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta Online Learning Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 14
- students enrolled
Delta Online Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Online Learning Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333006839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta Online Learning Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta Online Learning Academy
Delta Online Learning Academy is a small combined-grade school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 14 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7:1, Delta Online Learning Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Colorado schools and 58% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Colorado schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
The surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $12,649 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside Delta Online Learning Academy.
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 Online Learning Academy compares
Delta Online Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 58% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Delta Online Learning Academy.
$12,649
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.7%
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 Online Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta Online Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~14 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Delta Online Learning Academy
How many students attend Delta Online Learning Academy?
Delta Online Learning Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delta, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta Online Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta Online Learning Academy is 7:1, which is 58% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta Online Learning Academy?
Delta Online Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Delta Online Learning Academy rank among schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta Online Learning Academy ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Delta on the city page.
Is Delta Online Learning Academy a good school?
Delta Online Learning Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Delta Online Learning Academy, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.
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