Enrollment
315
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delta, UT
Delta South School
Federal NCES profile for Delta South School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490054001354
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Delta South School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Delta South School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Delta South School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delta, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Delta South School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Delta South School
Delta South School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Delta, Utah, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Millard District also operates Delta Middle (613 students) and Delta High (592 students) alongside Delta South School.
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 South School compares
Delta South School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▲ 22% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Utah - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$11,618
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Delta South School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard District, which includes Delta South School.
$11,618
Per student
+19%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 41.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 South School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fillmore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta North School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Delta South School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Delta South School
How many students attend Delta South School?
Delta South School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Delta, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delta South School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delta South School is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% higher 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 South School?
34.1% of students at Delta South School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Delta South School?
The largest demographic group at Delta South School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Delta, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Delta South School?
Delta South School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 South School rank among public schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Delta South School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Delta, UT. 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.
Is Delta South School a good school?
Delta South School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah 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 Millard District?
Besides Delta South School, Millard District also operates Delta Middle (613 students), Delta High (592 students), and Fillmore School (483 students). See the Millard District district page for the complete list.
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