Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)

4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy serves 410 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
16%
5%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
78%
0.58
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy?
410 students attend Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy offer ?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy part of?
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso.

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