Enrollment
311
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Delta, CO
Vision Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vision Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080333002024Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vision Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 311
- students enrolled
Vision Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vision Charter Academy ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333002024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+167% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vision Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vision Charter Academy
Vision Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter high school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 311 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 167% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 311 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Vision Charter 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 Vision Charter Academy compares
Vision Charter 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 | 44.4:1 | ▲ 167% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
44.4:1
students per teacher
- 167% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Vision Charter Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Vision Charter 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 Vision Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vision Charter 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 high 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 (~311 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~44.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vision Charter Academy
How many students attend Vision Charter Academy?
Vision Charter Academy has 311 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delta, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter Academy is 44.4:1, which is 167% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vision Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vision Charter Academy is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Delta, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vision Charter Academy?
Vision Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vision Charter Academy rank among public schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Vision Charter Academy ranks #2 of 10 public 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 public schools in Delta on the city page.
Is Vision Charter Academy a good school?
Vision Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Vision Charter 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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