Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Summary:

Colorado Springs Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 309 students in grades K-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is part of the State Charter School Institute district.

While Colorado Springs Charter Academy has a higher percentage of White students (54.69%) compared to the more diverse nearby public schools, its academic performance is generally lower than state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (34.2%) and CMAS/Math (24.9%) are significantly below the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 50-60% of Colorado elementary schools over the past several years, placing it behind schools like Stratton Elementary and Audubon Elementary in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.

The school's relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 32.01% to 34.3% over the past three years, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. The school's declining performance and test scores across multiple subject areas and grade levels suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted support for struggling students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2577 N Chelton Road
       Colorado Springs, CO  80909-1345


(719) 636-2722

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
587th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,430 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Hispanic:
29.1%
Two or more races:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Compare Details Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks better than 54.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Colorado Springs Charter Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the State Charter School Institute District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colorado Springs Charter Academy is $9,430. 16 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colorado Springs Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs Charter Academy 222nd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Colorado Springs Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 74.10 208th 852 75.6%
2008 64.51 318th 849 62.5%
2009 72.73 234th 872 73.2%
2010 76.35 198th 925 78.6%
2011 74.08 236th 935 74.8%
2012 72.77 245th 935 73.8%
2013 79.98 167th 954 82.5%
2014 73.81 241st 962 74.9%
2015 55.56 380th 938 59.5%
2016 51.66 402nd 914 56.0%
2017 63.91 297th 929 68.0%
2018 38.69 533rd 917 41.9%
2019 32.31 623rd 965 35.4%
2021 27.49 543rd 710 23.5%
2022 33.59 584th 921 36.6%
2023 26.55 648th 933 30.5%
2024 32.01 587th 943 37.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.95 151st 308 51.0%
2019 41.32 194th 332 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.50 454th 690 34.2%
2019 33.80 482nd 758 36.4%
2022 35.59 380th 595 36.1%
2023 17.39 540th 642 15.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.86 417th 693 39.8%
2019 33.46 489th 764 36.0%
2022 25.05 433rd 594 27.1%
2023 21.38 510th 649 21.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.85 298th 337 11.6%
2019 20.93 497th 596 16.6%
2022 20.09 399th 454 12.1%
2023 6.77 512th 525 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 85.90 37th 360 89.7%
2008 83.20 49th 362 86.5%
2009 83.04 52nd 377 86.2%
2010 67.04 130th 409 68.2%
2011 86.86 36th 422 91.5%
2012 87.52 34th 425 92.0%
2013 84.01 55th 454 87.9%
2014 72.52 114th 461 75.3%
2015 62.00 134th 436 69.3%
2016 67.91 93rd 400 76.8%
2017 70.11 99th 424 76.7%
2018 52.45 176th 418 57.9%
2019 68.01 120th 458 73.8%
2021 32.97 247th 369 33.1%
2022 45.45 222nd 448 50.4%
2023 32.92 301st 480 37.3%
2024 48.19 222nd 485 54.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 139th 315 55.9%
2019 59.05 124th 352 64.8%
2022 43.07 168th 326 48.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 134th 317 57.7%
2019 55.91 126th 343 63.3%
2022 52.28 128th 328 61.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.81 139th 199 30.2%
2019 44.27 152nd 283 46.3%
2022 32.71 181st 265 31.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 194 16 2 27 3 n/a n/a 0 242
2007 231 13 7 35 7 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 257 10 7 31 6 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 294 14 7 43 9 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 285 17 5 52 3 n/a n/a 0 362
2011 310 10 4 75 0 1 5 0 405
2012 304 5 6 86 0 1 15 0 417
2013 323 13 11 99 0 2 21 0 469
2014 355 19 10 118 0 3 23 0 528
2015 344 10 6 117 0 3 24 0 504
2016 334 15 3 102 0 2 27 0 483
2017 338 21 5 97 0 2 29 0 492
2018 315 13 3 109 2 2 22 0 466
2019 307 16 1 114 0 1 22 0 461
2020 269 10 0 116 0 0 36 0 431
2021 242 15 0 95 0 0 32 0 384
2022 230 20 1 117 2 0 33 0 403
2023 169 20 1 90 2 0 27 0 309

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 242 12.5 19.4 21.5
2007 293 16.8 17.4 24.9
2008 311 18.5 16.8 21.2
2009 367 19.8 18.5 26.2
2010 362 24.3 14.8 37
2011 405 24.4 16.5 31.6
2012 417 23.1 17.9 30.5
2013 469 24.0 19.4 29.9
2014 528 26.6 19.8 26.3
2015 504 30.0 16.8 28.2
2016 483 27.0 17.8 34.2
2017 492 26.3 18.6 28.5
2018 466 26.9 17.2 27.3
2019 461 28.2 16.3 30.6
2020 431 27.4 15.6 29.5
2021 384 26.5 14.4 33.9
2022 403 25.5 15.8 32
2023 309 23.3 13.2 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 242 12.5 19.4 21.5
2007 293 16.8 17.4 24.9
2008 311 18.5 16.8 21.2
2009 367 19.8 18.5 26.2
2010 362 24.3 14.8 37
2011 405 24.4 16.5 31.6
2012 417 23.1 17.9 30.5
2013 469 24.0 19.4 29.9
2014 528 26.6 19.8 26.3
2015 504 30.0 16.8 28.2
2016 483 27.0 17.8 34.2
2017 492 26.3 18.6 28.5
2018 466 26.9 17.2 27.3
2019 461 28.2 16.3 30.6
2020 431 27.4 15.6 29.5
2021 384 26.5 14.4 33.9
2022 403 25.5 15.8 32
2023 309 23.3 13.2 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,115
2020 $7,837
2021 $8,736
2022 $9,229
2023 $9,430

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colorado Springs Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 623rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 648th of 933 Elementary schools
 4.9%
Ranks 120th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 301st of 480 Middle schools
 36.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)31.337.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)40.235.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)20.824.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)33.137.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)30.859.1
 28.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)43.242.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)25.621.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)27.724.7
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)2011.4
 8.6%
   5th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)33.429.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)37.725.7
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)50.645.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)20.818.8
 2%
   5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)32.828.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)56.923.5
 33.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)45.442.8
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)31.415.2
 16.2%
   6th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)25.124.9
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)59.642.3
 17.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)47.741.7
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)33.315.4
 17.9%
   7th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)27.221.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)48.326.9
 21.4%
   8th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)28.531
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)63.344.4
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)4741.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)53.329.6
 23.7%
   8th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)34.427
 7.4%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)46.237
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)45.641.6
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado Springs Charter Academy)29.416.7
 12.7%
   All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)29.928.5
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461309
 33%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic11490
 21.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White307169
 45%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.6%34.3%
 3.7%


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Students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy are 55% White, 29% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks 587th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Colorado Springs Charter Academy.


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