Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,676 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's student population of 1,676 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,676 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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School Rankings

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
#786 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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30%
33%
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48%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
35%
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Black
4%
4%
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White
58%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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0.61
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80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's ranking?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is ranked #786 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
1,676 students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy offer ?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy part of?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,676 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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