Delta County Joint District No. 50

District Overview
Headquartered at 145 West 4th Street in Delta, Colorado, Delta County Joint District No. 50 is an actively operating regular public school district serving a distant town geographic setting. The district operates 16 schools that provide comprehensive educational services ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a student body of 4,396 children across all grade levels, the district fosters an inclusive learning environment. Its student population reflects a rich tapestry of backgrounds, including 3,036 White students, 1,103 Hispanic students, 192 multiracial students, and 43 Asian students, along with American Indian, Black, and Pacific Islander representation.

To support academic excellence and student development, the district maintains a substantial operational infrastructure with a total staffing footprint of over 1,415 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 527 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 163 FTE instructional aides, and over 726 FTE support staff personnel, ensuring low student-to-staff ratios and well-supported educational environments across all 16 facilities. As a traditional, non-charter public school system, Delta County Joint District No. 50 remains a pivotal educational hub in the region. Community members, families, and researchers can learn more about district programs by visiting deltaschools.com or calling (970) 874-4438.
16
Total Schools
4,396
Total Students
526.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Delta County Joint District No. 50
Demographic Student Count
White3,036
Hispanic1,103
Black12
Asian43
Two or More192
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,036 (69.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,103 (25.1%)
  • Two or More
    192 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    43 (1.0%)
  • Black
    12 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Delta County Joint District No. 50
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle3
High5
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:2 Charter Schools
Number of schools:16
Students:4,396*
Teachers (FTE):526.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.3
Schools in Delta County Joint District No. 50
Found 18 Schools