- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080333002024Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Vision Charter Academy held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080333002024 · Delta, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
311 enr · 44.4:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (626 students)
Vision Charter Academy held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vision Charter 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
Vision Charter Academy
311 students
What this shows Vision Charter Academy reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vision Charter Academy compares
Vision Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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 high 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 (~311 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.