Enrollment
172
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delta, CO
Vision Charter Academy K-8
Federal NCES profile for Vision Charter Academy K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080333006847Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vision Charter Academy K-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Delta · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 172
- students enrolled
Vision Charter Academy K-8 has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vision Charter Academy K-8 ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Delta, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333006847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vision Charter Academy K-8 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vision Charter Academy K-8
Vision Charter Academy K-8 is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Delta, Colorado, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 172 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
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 K-8.
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 K-8 compares
Vision Charter Academy K-8 on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Vision Charter Academy K-8.
$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 K-8 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedaredge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vision Charter Academy K-8'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 elementary 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 (~172 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Vision Charter Academy K-8's federal record.
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Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Vision Charter Academy K-8
How many students attend Vision Charter Academy K-8?
Vision Charter Academy K-8 has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delta, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter Academy K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter Academy K-8 is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vision Charter Academy K-8?
Vision Charter Academy K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vision Charter Academy K-8 rank among elementary schools in Delta?
By Resource Investment Index, Vision Charter Academy K-8 ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Delta on the city page.
Is Vision Charter Academy K-8 a good school?
Vision Charter Academy K-8 earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 K-8, 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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