Banning Lewis Ranch Academy serves 1,469 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,469 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's student population of 1,469 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,469 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 0.62, which is more 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
#786 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
4%
3%

Hispanic
23%
34%

Black
5%
5%

White
56%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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).
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
1,469 students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a student ration of 17:1, 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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