Platte River Charter Academy
Tel:
(303)221-1070
- Platte River Charter Academy serves 610 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Platte River Charter Academy's student population of 610 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 610 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Platte River Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Platte River Charter Academy is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #64 out of 1,704 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 78% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Platte River Charter Academy is Eagle Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cresthill Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cougar Run Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Cougar Run Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 526 students
0.5 miles
8780 Venneford Ranch Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303)387-6675 0.5 K-6 526 - Littleton Eagle Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 134 students
0.6 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-2700 0.6 9-12 134 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Grades: 9-12 | 1698 students
0.6 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-2500 0.6 9-12 1698 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Pre-k Grades: PK | 27 students
0.7 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-0806 0.7 PK 27 - Littleton Cresthill Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 897 students
0.8 miles
9195 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-2800 0.8 7-8 897
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