- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Delta, CO
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Federal NCES profile for Grand Mesa Choice Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333001953
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Mesa Choice Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Grand Mesa Choice Academy grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080333001953 · Delta, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 22.7:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Grand Mesa Choice Academy grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 95 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 3.9 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Mesa Choice Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
626 students
- Delta Middle S
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
- This school 68
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
68 students
What this shows Grand Mesa Choice Academy reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Mesa Choice Academy compares
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
92.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 8.8%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Grand Mesa Choice Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Grand Mesa Choice Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Mesa Choice Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Mesa Choice Academy
How many students attend Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has 68 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Delta, CO. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 95 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mesa Choice Academy is 22.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
56.8% of students at Grand Mesa Choice Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
The largest demographic group at Grand Mesa Choice Academy is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Delta, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Mesa Choice Academy?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Grand Mesa Choice Academy rank among schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mesa Choice Academy ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Grand Mesa Choice 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.