Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Firestone Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Firestone Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Firestone Charter Academy's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Firestone Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Firestone Charter Academy is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firestone Charter Academy's ranking?
Firestone Charter Academy is ranked #685 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Firestone Charter Academy often compared to?
Firestone Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Coal Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Firestone Charter Academy?
615 students attend Firestone Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Firestone Charter Academy students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Firestone Charter Academy?
Firestone Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Firestone Charter Academy offer ?
Firestone Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Firestone Charter Academy part of?
Firestone Charter Academy is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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