Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wyatt 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wyatt Academy's student population of 240 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Students Thrive Socially, Emotionally, and Academically
School Rankings
Wyatt 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 Wyatt Academy is 0.49, 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
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
18%
5%
White
9%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyatt Academy's ranking?
Wyatt Academy is ranked #1111 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wyatt Academy often compared to?
Wyatt Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Polaris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wyatt Academy?
240 students attend Wyatt Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wyatt Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyatt Academy?
Wyatt Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wyatt Academy offer ?
Wyatt Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyatt Academy part of?
Wyatt Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Wyatt Academy located?
Wyatt Academy is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Cole.
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