Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District

145 West 4th Street
Delta, CO 81416-8390
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,489 students in Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
4,489 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#56 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
33%
43%
45%
(20-21)
21%
29%
81%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
70%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,576 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,877
$15,473
Spending / Student
$13,576
$15,791

Best Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delta Academy Of Applied Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
822 Grand Ave
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-0835
Gr: 5-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
North Fork Montessori Crawford
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 Fir Ave
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
North Fork High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Cedaredge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
575 Se Deer Creek Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6882
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Cedaredge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
380 N Grand Mesa Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3885
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Delta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8031
Gr: 9-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Cedaredge Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
845 Se Deer Creek Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3118
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Vision Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1080 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8226
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Hastings
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3700
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 A Street
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8003
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8046
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Grand Mesa Choice Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Vision Charter Academy K-8
Charter School
263 Main Street Unit 1
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-8336
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 195:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District?
Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District manages 17 public schools serving 4,489 students.
What is the rank of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District is ranked #69 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
70% of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District?
Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Deltaunty Joint District No. 50 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,576 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,489 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 81% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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