Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
- Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy served 410 students in grades 6-8.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 34% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 53% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.60 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy is Mitchell High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Grades: 6-8 | 474 students
0.1 miles
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-6900 0.1 6-8 474 - Colorado Springs Roosevelt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 698 students
0.3 miles
205 South Byron Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)637-0311 0.3 K-5 698 - Colorado Springs Mitchell High School Grades: 9-12 | 1345 students
0.9 miles
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-6600 0.9 9-12 1345 - Colorado Springs Monroe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.9 miles
15 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)328-7400 0.9 PK-5 523 - Colorado Springs Sand Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
1.0 miles
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3760 1.0 PK-5 522
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