Colorado International Language Academy

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Colorado International Language Academy ranks 338 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Colorado International Language Academy is a public charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade with a current enrollment of 272 students. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and favorable student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Colorado International Language Academy consistently outperforms the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.2% of the school's students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 40.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. Similarly, 37.6% of the school's students were proficient or better in CMAS/Math, compared to 29.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also excelled in CMAS/Science, with 67.6% proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 34.4% and the state's 37.9%.

The school's diverse student population is another key strength, with 46.69% White, 12.13% African American, 25.37% Hispanic, and 13.6% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher than the nearby Academy School District No. 20 schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students and lower percentages of minority students. Additionally, Colorado International Language Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 students per teacher, lower than the nearby schools, which range from 14.7 to 17.5 students per teacher. The school also serves a more economically diverse population, with 49.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

303 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 645-8063

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
338^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,442

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 272

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

25.4%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colorado International Language Academy ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Colorado International Language Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.73. (See more...)

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Student Body

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colorado International Language Academy is $10,442. 13 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colorado International Language Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado International Language Academy 338^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Colorado International Language Academy in the ranking list.)

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State Charter School Institute:

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

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Rank History for Colorado International Language Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	25.04	688^th	938	26.7%
2016	30.52	604^th	914	33.9%
2017	23.15	705^th	929	24.1%
2018	23.92	678^th	917	26.1%
2019	37.22	574^th	965	40.5%
2021	65.78	257^th	710	63.8%
2022	56.86	372^nd	921	59.6%
2023	61.71	330^th	933	64.6%
2024	62.74	338^th	943	64.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.74	173^rd	332	47.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.76	552^nd	758	27.2%
2024	80.88	105^th	684	84.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	36.50	460^th	764	39.8%
2024	63.08	238^th	683	65.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.25	131^st	270	51.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Colorado International Language Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.15	191^st	539	64.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Colorado International Language Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2016	36.73	241^st	400	39.8%

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colorado International Language Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	51	11	5	69	0	0	15	151
2015	131	22	14	130	2	0	36	335
2016	147	28	25	158	2	2	54	416
2017	161	48	29	187	0	6	33	464
2018	187	32	29	181	0	5	19	453
2019	191	30	20	191	0	1	33	466
2020	191	36	6	140	1	1	6	381
2021	147	28	5	86	1	0	16	283
2022	105	23	3	90	0	0	23	244
2023	127	33	6	69	0	0	37	272

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colorado International Language Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	151	11.0	13.6	60.3
2015	335	18.0	18.6	54.9
2016	416	24.0	17.3	54.6
2017	464	24.3	19.0	53.7
2018	453	27.9	16.2	53.6
2019	466	29.5	15.7	54.5
2020	381	25.1	15.1	36.5
2021	283	23.6	11.9	35
2022	244	21.6	11.2	41.4
2023	272	23.6	11.4	49.6

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 International Language Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	151	11.0	13.6	60.3
2015	335	18.0	18.6	54.9
2016	416	24.0	17.3	54.6
2017	464	24.3	19.0	53.7
2018	453	27.9	16.2	53.6
2019	466	29.5	15.7	54.5
2020	381	25.1	15.1	36.5
2021	283	23.6	11.9	35
2022	244	21.6	11.2	41.4
2023	272	23.6	11.4	49.6

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 International Language Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$7,384
2020	$8,334
2021	$9,671
2022	$9,831
2023	$10,442

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colorado International Language Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 574^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 330^th of 933 Elementary schools	24.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado International Language Academy)	37.9	36.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	40.2	35.5	4.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado International Language Academy)	34.8	36.1	1.3%
3rd Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	33.1	37.8	4.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado International Language Academy)	34.8	57.6	22.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	43.2	42.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado International Language Academy)	28.3	36.4	8.1%
4th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	27.7	29.6	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado International Language Academy)	52.6	64.7	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	50.6	45.5	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado International Language Academy)	21.1	47.1	26%
5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	32.8	29.5	3.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado International Language Academy)	33.2	52.4	19.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Colorado International Language Academy)	23.2	39.8	16.6%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	466	272	41.6%
African American	30	33	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	6	70%
Hispanic	191	69	63.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	191	127	33.5%
Two or More Races	33	37	12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	49.6%	4.9%

Schools Near Colorado International Language Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Colorado International Language Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	303 Austin Bluffs Parkway	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 645-8063	272	24	11.4	49.6%	127 (46.7%)	33 (12.1%)	69 (25.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (13.6%)	62.7	338^th of 943 public elementary schools	64.2%		61.7	330^th of 933 public elementary schools	64.6%	8	66.7	35.3	58.8				54.2	55.0	14.3	41.2				37.6	67.6		$10,442
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4340 Edwinstowe Avenue	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-5800	342	22	15.5	81.9%	132 (38.6%)	26 (7.6%)	142 (41.5%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.8%)	30.9	606^th of 943 public elementary schools	35.7%		22.6	701^st of 933 public elementary schools	24.9%	95	28.8	40.7	42.2				37.1	28.3	9.3	32.6				22.9	30.4		$17,854
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 North Hancock Avenue	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2800	263	20	13.3	76.8%	107 (40.7%)	15 (5.7%)	130 (49.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	24.7	680^th of 943 public elementary schools	27.9%		29	613^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.3%	67	16.1	29.6	21.1				21.9	28.1	26.9	36.8				31.3	23.7		$19,006
Globe Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	5759 N. Academy Blvd.	Colorado Springs	80918	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 630-0577	88	8	10.4	48.9%	61 (69.3%)	14 (15.9%)	10 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)								(n/a)														28.6			$14,637
Stratton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2460 Paseo Road	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-3400	286	19	15.3	36.4%	193 (67.5%)	21 (7.3%)	55 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.5%)	78.2	183^rd of 943 public elementary schools	80.6%		75	209^th of 933 public elementary schools	77.6%	26	60.9	71.0	60.7				63.2	66.0	51.6	50.9				56.4	45.5		$17,636
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	2510 North Chestnut Street	Colorado Springs	80907	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 434-6566	287	23	12.2	20.6%	209 (72.8%)	3 (1.0%)	50 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)	70.7	255^th of 943 public elementary schools	73.0%		75.4	204^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.1%	51	40.0	46.7	43.3	66.7	70.0	60.9	54.3	68.0	37.9	55.2	61.1	60.0	69.6	58.0	51.7	47.8	$9,794
Fremont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 El Camino Drive	Colorado Springs	80918	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-5600	401	27	14.9	60.8%	173 (43.1%)	29 (7.2%)	148 (36.9%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (10.7%)	42.3	502^nd of 943 public elementary schools	46.8%		39.5	528^th of 933 public elementary schools	43.4%	26	37.5	37.7	39.1				38.1	43.9	30.6	35.4				36.8	33.8		$16,904
Grant Elementary School	Public	K-5	3215 Westwood Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80918	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-5700	366	25	14.7	74.3%	165 (45.1%)	36 (9.8%)	128 (35.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.7%)	31.9	589^th of 943 public elementary schools	37.5%		22	709^th of 933 public elementary schools	24.0%	120	29.8	36.4	37.1				34.8	40.4	29.1	29.0				32.3	17.7		$17,444
Rockrimmon Elementary School	Public	K-5	194 W Mikado Drive	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5200	383	24	15.7	17.2%	285 (74.4%)	6 (1.6%)	56 (14.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (7.8%)	89.2	85^th of 943 public elementary schools	91.0%		89.2	79^th of 933 public elementary schools	91.5%	6	60.6	68.3	80.0				68.2	67.6	61.0	60.9				63.6	65.2		$11,928
Audubon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 East Van Buren Street	Colorado Springs	80909	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-2600	296	17	17.5	65.5%	155 (52.4%)	17 (5.7%)	96 (32.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.4%)	34.4	565^th of 943 public elementary schools	40.1%		25.6	662^nd of 933 public elementary schools	29.0%	97	48.6	20.7	29.5				33.3	60.0	17.2	27.3				35.2	20.5		$17,048

Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado International Language Academy

What is the racial makeup of Colorado International Language Academy?

Students at Colorado International Language Academy are 47% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 12% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Colorado International Language Academy a good school?

Colorado International Language Academy ranks 338^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Colorado International Language Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 272 students attended Colorado International Language Academy.

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