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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 34% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 22% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 and elementary school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.1 miles away)
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