Backpack Early Learning Academy

Delta County Joint District No. 50
822 GRAND AVENUE
DELTA, CO 81416
194 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Backpack Early Learning Academy, located at 822 Grand Avenue in Delta, Colorado, is a dedicated educational facility focused on the developmental needs of young children. As an early learning center, the academy typically provides a structured environment designed to foster foundational social, emotional, and cognitive skills during the critical formative years before primary school. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere, the center aims to prepare children for future academic success through age-appropriate activities and supervised play.

The academy serves the Delta community by offering a consistent and reliable space for childcare and early childhood education. Its location on Grand Avenue places it centrally within the town, making it accessible to local families seeking professional early education services. Through a combination of curriculum-based learning and interactive engagement, Backpack Early Learning Academy strives to create a supportive community where young learners can build confidence, develop independence, and gain a love for learning in a safe setting.
194
Total Students
1.1
Full-Time Teachers
171.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (60.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (34.5 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50
Phone: (970)874-9517
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 171.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 194
Gender Ratio