Enrollment
68
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Mesa Choice Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Grand Mesa Choice Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 68 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 37% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Colorado schools, with 68 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside Grand Mesa Choice 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 Grand Mesa Choice Academy compares
Grand Mesa Choice 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Grand Mesa Choice 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 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
- 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 (~68 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grand Mesa Choice Academy a good school?
Grand Mesa Choice Academy earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado 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 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.
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