Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Leadership Academy's student population of 322 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Leadership Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1360 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
92%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
6%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Leadership Academy's ranking?
Community Leadership Academy is ranked #1360 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Community Leadership Academy often compared to?
Community Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Peak Elementary School, Alsup Elementary School, John W Thimmig Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Community Leadership Academy?
322 students attend Community Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Community Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Leadership Academy?
Community Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Leadership Academy offer ?
Community Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Leadership Academy part of?
Community Leadership Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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