Firestone Charter Academy

5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Firestone Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Firestone Charter Academy's student population of 626 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
626 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Firestone Charter 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 Firestone Charter Academy is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#629 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Firestone Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
74%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Firestone Charter Academy's ranking?
Firestone Charter Academy is ranked #629 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Firestone Charter Academy often compared to?
Firestone Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Firestone Charter Academy?
626 students attend Firestone Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Firestone Charter Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firestone Charter Academy?
Firestone Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Firestone Charter Academy offer ?
Firestone Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Firestone Charter Academy part of?
Firestone Charter Academy is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 626 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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