Indian Peaks Charter School (Closed 2020)

Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Indian Peaks Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
<50%
35%
(18-19)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.11
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Indian Peaks Charter School?
18 students attend Indian Peaks Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indian Peaks Charter School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Peaks Charter School?
Indian Peaks Charter School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indian Peaks Charter School offer ?
Indian Peaks Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Indian Peaks Charter School part of?
Indian Peaks Charter School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.

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