Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cardinal Community Charter School 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Community Charter School's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cardinal Community Charter School 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 Cardinal Community Charter School is 0.20, 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
#569 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
89%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Community Charter School's ranking?
Cardinal Community Charter School is ranked #569 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cardinal Community Charter School often compared to?
Cardinal Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Cardinal Community Charter School?
179 students attend Cardinal Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cardinal Community Charter School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Community Charter School?
Cardinal Community Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Community Charter School offer ?
Cardinal Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cardinal Community Charter School part of?
Cardinal Community Charter School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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