Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roosevelt Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roosevelt Edison Charter School serves the southeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roosevelt Charter Academy's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
the Right Choice Always
School Rankings
Roosevelt Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Charter Academy is 0.43, 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
#1240 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roosevelt Charter Academy's ranking?
Roosevelt Charter Academy is ranked #1240 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Charter Academy?
480 students attend Roosevelt Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Roosevelt Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roosevelt Charter Academy?
Roosevelt Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Charter Academy offer ?
Roosevelt Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Charter Academy part of?
Roosevelt Charter Academy is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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