Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln 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 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lincoln Charter Academy's student population of 824 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
824 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lincoln Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lincoln Charter Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
74%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lincoln Charter Academy's ranking?
Lincoln Charter Academy is ranked #581 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Charter Academy?
824 students attend Lincoln Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Lincoln Charter Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lincoln Charter Academy?
Lincoln Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Charter Academy offer ?
Lincoln Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lincoln Charter Academy part of?
Lincoln Charter Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Charter Academy located?
Lincoln Charter Academy is located in the Northwest Arvada neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Northwest Arvada.
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