The Classical Academy Charter

Summary:

The Classical Academy Charter is an exceptional elementary school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 1,874 students in grades K-6. As part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20, this school consistently outperforms its peers, ranking 54th out of 943 schools in the state and earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students significantly outpacing district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, an impressive 74.6% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 61.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state. The Classical Academy Charter's success extends to diverse student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, where the school ranks among the top in Colorado. Additionally, the school boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 78.23% White, 8.64% Hispanic, 4.7% Asian, and 6.46% two or more races, which is higher than nearby schools like Academy International Elementary School and Antelope Trails Elementary School.

One of the most notable aspects of The Classical Academy Charter is its low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at just 6.62% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than some nearby schools, such as High Plains Elementary (38.76%) and Douglass Valley Elementary (19.26%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. The school's consistent high performance, diverse student body, and low free/reduced lunch rate make it an exemplary educational institution within the Academy School District No. 20.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 975 Stout Road
       Colorado Springs, CO  80921-3801


(719) 484-0081

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,043 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,874

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.6% Help


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Compare Details The Classical Academy Charter ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.93. (See more...)
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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 The Classical Academy Charter has the largest elementary school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Classical Academy Charter is $6,043, which is the lowest among 22 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Classical Academy Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks The Classical Academy Charter 54th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See The Classical Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Classical Academy Charter

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Rank History for all students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.33 54th 808 93.3%
2005 85.26 85th 823 89.7%
2006 87.09 70th 829 91.6%
2007 86.51 72nd 852 91.5%
2008 85.66 86th 849 89.9%
2009 85.37 89th 872 89.8%
2010 86.38 88th 925 90.5%
2011 86.39 97th 935 89.6%
2012 85.91 104th 935 88.9%
2013 86.40 100th 954 89.5%
2014 81.89 149th 962 84.5%
2015 81.17 151st 938 83.9%
2016 81.64 135th 914 85.2%
2017 81.13 149th 929 84.0%
2018 88.34 82nd 917 91.1%
2019 87.19 99th 965 89.7%
2021 93.94 40th 710 94.4%
2022 94.64 37th 921 96.0%
2023 92.74 51st 933 94.5%
2024 91.93 54th 943 94.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.87 4th 7 42.9%
2024 79.61 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.64 8th 308 97.4%
2023 92.25 10th 265 96.2%
2024 95.89 7th 365 98.1%
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Rank History for Female students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.23 88th 690 87.2%
2019 81.85 103rd 758 86.4%
2021 87.60 42nd 351 88.0%
2022 92.08 28th 595 95.3%
2023 88.93 44th 642 93.1%
2024 90.45 38th 684 94.4%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.84 3rd 91 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.07 95th 693 86.3%
2019 84.61 84th 764 89.0%
2021 90.83 33rd 352 90.6%
2022 90.90 33rd 594 94.4%
2023 87.92 61st 649 90.6%
2024 85.63 72nd 683 89.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.60 8th 172 95.3%
2019 90.29 11th 270 95.9%
2022 98.13 1st 153 99.3%
2023 98.65 1st 197 99.5%
2024 95.92 5th 242 97.9%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at The Classical Academy Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.72 67th 337 80.1%
2019 74.02 123rd 596 79.4%
2021 83.30 47th 288 83.7%
2022 85.64 40th 454 91.2%
2023 81.92 58th 525 89.0%
2024 80.70 65th 539 87.9%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a parent
Saturday, February 26, 2011

Open Quote This is a fantastic school. The staff is excellent and caring. The parents are involved. The school holds high expectations, yet maintains a fun atmosphere fostering a love of learning. Absolutely no complaints about this amazing school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Classical Academy Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 374 9 9 7 4 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 425 11 9 10 5 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 573 14 9 20 5 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 763 13 15 32 7 n/a n/a 0 830
2002 1471 32 36 75 16 n/a n/a 0 1630
2003 1471 32 36 75 16 n/a n/a 0 1630
2004 1724 40 38 79 13 n/a n/a 0 1894
2005 2122 64 51 116 13 n/a n/a 0 2366
2006 2289 74 73 140 17 n/a n/a 0 2593
2007 1630 45 74 116 8 n/a n/a 0 1873
2008 1614 52 73 113 8 n/a n/a 0 1860
2009 1611 52 79 112 4 n/a n/a 0 1858
2010 1662 44 90 133 8 n/a n/a 0 1937
2011 1610 29 50 168 9 2 78 0 1946
2012 1684 31 62 181 9 4 80 0 2051
2013 1670 41 62 166 8 6 84 0 2037
2014 1666 44 63 170 8 8 79 0 2038
2015 1774 41 67 175 9 7 86 0 2159
2016 1747 44 61 186 9 6 99 0 2152
2017 1778 43 64 187 10 4 104 0 2190
2018 1797 42 58 200 9 4 105 0 2215
2019 1745 38 66 187 10 3 115 0 2164
2020 1754 30 79 197 7 2 127 0 2196
2021 1709 31 92 199 7 2 132 0 2172
2022 1431 21 94 172 9 5 121 0 1853
2023 1466 24 88 162 9 4 121 0 1874

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 The Classical Academy Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 403 23.4 17.2 0
1999 460 37.8 12.2 0
2000 621 41.9 14.8 0
2001 830 56.6 14.7 0
2002 1630 115.3 14.1 3.8
2003 1630 115.3 14.1 3.8
2004 1894 125.2 15.1 1.2
2005 2366 164.2 14.4 0.6
2006 2593 180.1 14.4 2.4
2007 1873 108.9 17.2 4.8
2008 1860 110.4 16.8 4.9
2009 1858 104.0 17.9 4.8
2010 1937 115.6 16.7 5.5
2011 1946 117.6 16.5 4.8
2012 2051 118.8 17.2 5.5
2013 2037 117.8 17.2 5.8
2014 2038 122.0 16.7 6.2
2015 2159 119.0 18.1 6
2016 2152 122.0 17.6 6.2
2017 2190 119.2 18.3 6.5
2018 2215 123.0 18.0 6
2019 2164 124.1 17.4 6.3
2020 2196 129.1 17.0 6.4
2021 2172 124.8 17.3 7.8
2022 1853 122.9 15.0 4
2023 1874 122.6 15.2 6.6

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 The Classical Academy Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 403 23.4 17.2 0
1999 460 37.8 12.2 0
2000 621 41.9 14.8 0
2001 830 56.6 14.7 0
2002 1630 115.3 14.1 3.8
2003 1630 115.3 14.1 3.8
2004 1894 125.2 15.1 1.2
2005 2366 164.2 14.4 0.6
2006 2593 180.1 14.4 2.4
2007 1873 108.9 17.2 4.8
2008 1860 110.4 16.8 4.9
2009 1858 104.0 17.9 4.8
2010 1937 115.6 16.7 5.5
2011 1946 117.6 16.5 4.8
2012 2051 118.8 17.2 5.5
2013 2037 117.8 17.2 5.8
2014 2038 122.0 16.7 6.2
2015 2159 119.0 18.1 6
2016 2152 122.0 17.6 6.2
2017 2190 119.2 18.3 6.5
2018 2215 123.0 18.0 6
2019 2164 124.1 17.4 6.3
2020 2196 129.1 17.0 6.4
2021 2172 124.8 17.3 7.8
2022 1853 122.9 15.0 4
2023 1874 122.6 15.2 6.6

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 The Classical Academy Charter

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $4,725
2020 $8,268
2021 $5,142
2022 $8,338
2023 $6,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Classical Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 933 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Classical Academy Charter)60.266.3
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)54.650.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (The Classical Academy Charter)67.871.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)55.854.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Classical Academy Charter)69.478.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)64.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (The Classical Academy Charter)60.767.6
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)50.548.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (The Classical Academy Charter)56.654
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)54.948.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Classical Academy Charter)74.177.9
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)67.365.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (The Classical Academy Charter)62.965.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)51.353.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Classical Academy Charter)64.876.4
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)55.258.9
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (The Classical Academy Charter)43.759.1
 15.4%
   6th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)40.843.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Classical Academy Charter)66.774.5
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6260.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (The Classical Academy Charter)59.266.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)49.848.6
 1.2%
   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 Students21641874
 13.4%
African American3824
 36.8%
American Indian109
 10%
Asian6688
 33.3%
Hispanic187162
 13.4%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White17451466
 16%
Two or More Races115121
 5.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%6.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Classical Academy Charter

Yes. The Classical Academy Charter ranks in the top 5.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,874 students attended The Classical Academy Charter.

Students at The Classical Academy Charter are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.


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