Enrollment
172
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080333006847 Charter school
Vision Charter Academy K-8 — Delta, CO
Federal NCES profile for Vision Charter Academy K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 24
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vision Charter Academy K-8 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vision Charter Academy K-8 reports 172 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $14,468 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.6% from local sources (property taxes), 53.7% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vision Charter Academy K-8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,468
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 172 Top 20% in Colorado — larger than 80% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080333006847
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Vision Charter Academy K-8.
$14,468
Per student
-31%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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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 a 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 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.