Serving 1,697 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 34% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,697 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's student population of 1,697 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,697 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#572 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
82.7%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Stallions
Source: 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 #572 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Banning Lewis Ranch Academy often compared to?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Inspiration View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
1,697 students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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