Community Leadership Academy

6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Leadership 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Community Leadership Academy's student population of 315 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Community Leadership Academy 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 Community Leadership Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1258 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
10-14%
33%
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
91%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Leadership Academy's ranking?
Community Leadership Academy is ranked #1258 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Community Leadership Academy often compared to?
Community Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Peak Elementary School, Alsup Elementary School, John W Thimmig Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Community Leadership Academy?
315 students attend Community Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Community Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Leadership Academy?
Community Leadership Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Community Leadership Academy offer ?
Community Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Leadership Academy part of?
Community Leadership Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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5   2/16/2023
Love this school and the teachers.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 315 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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