Backpack Early Learning Academy serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Backpack Early Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Backpack Early Learning Academy's student population of 176 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
176 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Backpack Early Learning Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
32%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
65%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Backpack Early Learning Academy?
176 students attend Backpack Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Backpack Early Learning Academy students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Backpack Early Learning Academy offer ?
Backpack Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Backpack Early Learning Academy part of?
Backpack Early Learning Academy is part of Delta County Joint District No. 50 School District.
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