Roosevelt Charter Academy
Tel:
(719)637-0311
- Roosevelt Charter Academy serves 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Roosevelt Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Roosevelt Charter Academy's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Roosevelt Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Roosevelt Charter Academy is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #1321 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 34% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 20% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Roosevelt Charter Academy is Mitchell High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Grades: 6-8 | 474 students
0.2 miles
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Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-6900 0.2 6-8 474 - Colorado Springs Sand Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
0.8 miles
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-3760 0.8 PK-5 522 - Colorado Springs Monroe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
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15 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)328-7400 0.9 PK-5 523 - Colorado Springs Mitchell High School Grades: 9-12 | 1345 students
1.2 miles
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-6600 1.2 9-12 1345 - Colorado Springs Wildflower Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
1.2 miles
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2115 1.2 PK-5 484
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