Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Colorado Springs Charter Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 43% 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: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colorado Springs Charter Academy's student population of 403 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colorado Springs Charter Academy 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 Colorado Springs Charter Academy is 0.59, 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
#1210 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
57%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado Springs Charter Academy's ranking?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is ranked #1210 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado Springs Charter Academy often compared to?
Colorado Springs Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Globe Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
403 students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Colorado Springs Charter Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado Springs Charter Academy offer ?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Colorado Springs Charter Academy part of?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado Springs Charter Academy located?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East Colorado Springs.
School Reviews
2 5/21/2015
This school is awful at keeping parents informed on your child's progress!!!! My daughter was allowed to go onto high school but not allowed to graduate with her class due to a D in math . So she will not ever remember her 8 th grade graduation this school is very much into the child that school comes easy to but honestly could care less about the child who could really benefit from smaller classroom setting. I DONOT recommend this school at all
2 3/5/2015
This school is not what it used to be. My child was having problems with school and got no help from the teachers and judgement by the head of school. The school is more worried having it easy than helping students learn. The HOS just protects the teachers even when they are not doing the simplest teaching methods and punishing kids for ridiculous infractions. We have moved on and my kid is doing great. We get support from teachers and the principal and they seem to give a dam.
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