Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swallows Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy's student population of 677 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Swallows 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 Swallows Charter Academy is 0.57, 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
#900 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallows Charter Academy's ranking?
Swallows Charter Academy is ranked #900 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Swallows Charter Academy often compared to?
Swallows Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Connect Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy?
677 students attend Swallows Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Swallows Charter Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swallows Charter Academy?
Swallows Charter Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swallows Charter Academy offer ?
Swallows Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swallows Charter Academy part of?
Swallows Charter Academy is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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