Backpack Early Learning Academy serves 194 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- 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 194 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Backpack Early Learning Academy is 0.52, 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
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Backpack Early Learning Academy?
194 students attend Backpack Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Backpack Early Learning Academy students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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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