Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Ascent Classical Northern Colorado 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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-9
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado's student population of 514 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado 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 Ascent Classical Northern Colorado is 0.22, 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
#891 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
88%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ascent Classical Northern Colorado's ranking?
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado is ranked #891 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ascent Classical Northern Colorado?
514 students attend Ascent Classical Northern Colorado.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ascent Classical Northern Colorado students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ascent Classical Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ascent Classical Northern Colorado offer ?
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Ascent Classical Northern Colorado part of?
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Ascent Classical Northern Colorado located?
Ascent Classical Northern Colorado is located in the Lake Sherwood Corporation neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO.
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