Serving 316 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 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Leadership Academy's student population of 316 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Rankings
Community Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Leadership Academy is 0.12, 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
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
4%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Leadership Academy's ranking?
Community Leadership Academy is ranked #1256 out of 1,748 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, John W Thimmig Elementary School, Alsup 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?
316 students attend Community Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Community Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Leadership Academy?
Community Leadership Academy has a student ration of 24:1, 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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