Roosevelt Charter Academy
Roosevelt Charter Academy serves 673 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Roosevelt Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Roosevelt Charter Academy's student population of 673 students has declined by 6% 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 | 673 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Roosevelt Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Roosevelt Charter Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1213 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 34% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 18% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Math: 6% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 523 students10
0.2 miles
4220 East Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6900 0.2 6-8 523 - Colorado Springs Sand Creek International Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 485 students10
0.8 miles
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760 0.8 PK-5 485 - Colorado Springs Monroe Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 467 students10
0.9 miles
15 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 328-7400 0.9 PK-5 467 - Colorado Springs Mitchell High School Math: 11% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,379 student10
1.2 miles
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-6600 1.2 9-12 1,379 - Colorado Springs Wildflower Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 465 students10
1.2 miles
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115 1.2 PK-5 465
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