Serving 903 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School 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 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School's student population of 903 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 161% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
41%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is ranked #1643 out of 1,779 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
903 students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School offer ?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School part of?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is part of Education Reenvisioned BOCES School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School located?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is located in the South Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 9 other public schools located in South Westminster.
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