Enrollment
391
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lithia Springs, GA
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130026204377Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lithia Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 391
- students enrolled
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lithia Springs, GA.
School address
NCES ID 130026204377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Lithia Springs, Georgia, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Georgia schools and 24% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 391 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding State Charter Schools Ii- D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy spends $9,332 per pupil, 33% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Lithia Springs's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lithia Springs Elementary School (500 students): D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13.5:1).
State Charter Schools Ii- D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is a single-school charter district, so D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy compares
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
African American 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter Schools Ii- D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy, which includes D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy.
$9,332
Per student
-33%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 81.2%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Lithia Springs
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~391 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy
How many students attend D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy?
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lithia Springs, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is 17.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is African American at 97.2% of enrollment, in Lithia Springs, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy?
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Lithia Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lithia Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lithia Springs on the city page.
Is D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy a good school?
D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 State Charter Schools Ii- D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy?
None; State Charter Schools Ii- D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is a single-school charter district, and D.E.L.T.a. Steam Academy is its only campus.
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