Leman Classical Academy

Summary:

Leman Classical Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Parker, Colorado, serving 1,043 students in grades K-8 and part of the highly-ranked Douglas County School District. The school generally performs better than the state average on CMAS tests, particularly in English Language Arts, with 63.1% of students proficient or better compared to the state's 44.1%. However, its math performance lags behind the district average, with 46% proficient or better versus 52.3% for the district.

Leman Classical Academy's performance varies across different student subgroups. While the school ranks highly for female and male students, it ranks lower for white students and gifted and talented students compared to other Colorado elementary schools. Notably, the school performs relatively well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 119 out of 365 Colorado elementary schools in this category. The school has also maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate for the past three years, though its chronic absenteeism rate of 13.3% is higher than some nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the district, Leman Classical Academy's performance is mixed. It outperforms the district and state averages in areas like ELA proficiency, but lags behind schools like Parker Core Knowledge Charter School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado. The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 20.4 may also impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 19560 Stroh Road
       Parker, CO  80134-5274


(720) 767-1600

District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
262nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,015 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,114

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12% Help


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Compare Details Leman Classical Academy ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 43rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details Leman Classical Academy ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.59. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (10%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leman Classical Academy is 21.5. 60 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leman Classical Academy is $9,015. 59 elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leman Classical Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Leman Classical Academy 262nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Leman Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Leman Classical Academy 67th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Leman Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

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Douglas County School District No. Re 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas County School District No. Re 1 5th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leman Classical Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.52 275th 965 71.5%
2021 53.37 352nd 710 50.4%
2022 70.66 251st 921 72.7%
2023 60.27 343rd 933 63.2%
2024 70.14 262nd 943 72.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.23 119th 365 67.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.81 220th 758 71.0%
2021 50.86 211th 351 39.9%
2022 62.38 213th 595 64.2%
2023 55.08 272nd 642 57.6%
2024 59.53 257th 684 62.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.96 69th 82 15.9%
2024 51.56 59th 91 35.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.61 268th 764 64.9%
2021 50.09 214th 352 39.2%
2022 62.65 203rd 594 65.8%
2023 47.90 333rd 649 48.7%
2024 64.13 232nd 683 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.51 307th 596 48.5%
2021 34.41 223rd 288 22.6%
2022 51.92 224th 454 50.7%
2023 37.42 342nd 525 34.9%
2024 44.15 310th 539 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Leman Classical Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.88 165th 369 55.3%
2022 57.06 165th 448 63.2%
2023 60.67 149th 480 69.0%
2024 82.59 67th 485 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.31 134th 326 58.9%
2024 81.84 43rd 350 87.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.65 149th 328 54.6%
2024 74.70 69th 357 80.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Leman Classical Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.73 145th 203 28.6%
2022 38.37 169th 265 36.2%
2023 44.59 151st 286 47.2%
2024 62.00 92nd 273 66.3%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Open Quote RUN to this school with open arms!!!!
This is an amazing school with a true family feel. The principal, assistant principal and several staff members greet each child (scholar) personally every morning. It's such a great way for them to start the day, plus it builds a rapport with the between staff and scholars.
They don't have Common Core - yay!!!
They have technology available, but use it as an enhancement, not a daily occurrence.
They partner with parents, believe in family time, no homework on the weekends.
They are a classical school - focusing on history, Latin, and the Socratic method of teaching, which is getting the children to think critically, versus teaching to a test.
I can't say enough great things about the Principal, Dr. Edwards. He is a loving but firm Principal who knows each child, wears crazy hats in driveline and plays a guitalele in the hallways.
PLEASE give your child the best opportunity, not only in education, but in CHARACTER. Every month they focus on a new virtue or character trait and respect is a priority. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Leman Classical Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 399 6 15 53 2 0 20 0 495
2020 617 8 17 72 2 0 32 0 748
2021 686 12 17 108 5 0 53 0 881
2022 770 15 27 121 4 2 47 0 986
2023 829 11 38 114 2 2 47 0 1043
2024 876 13 53 111 3 1 57 0 1114

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 Leman Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 495 27.5 18.0 2.4
2020 748 36.2 20.6 3.9
2021 881 44.7 19.6 n/a
2022 986 50.9 19.3 n/a
2023 1043 51.0 20.4 5.9
2024 1114 51.6 21.5 12

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 Leman Classical Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 495 27.5 18.0 2.4
2020 748 36.2 20.6 3.9
2021 881 44.7 19.6 n/a
2022 986 50.9 19.3 n/a
2023 1043 51.0 20.4 5.9
2024 1114 51.6 21.5 12

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 Leman Classical Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,712
2020 $6,231
2021 $7,463
2022 $8,244
2023 $9,015

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leman Classical Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 343rd of 933 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)52.257.6
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5258
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)58.750.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)52.659.4
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)46.850.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)5959.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)58.726.7
 32%
   4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.748.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)5562.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)59.164.5
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)41.737
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)44.852.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)47.150.6
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)60.365.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)42.935.7
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)45.147.7
 2.6%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)48.654.6
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)56.761.6
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Leman Classical Academy)47.737.2
 10.5%
   All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)46.550.7
 4.2%
   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 Students4951043
 110.7%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian22
Asian1538
 153.3%
Hispanic53114
 115.1%
Pacific Islander02
White399829
 107.8%
Two or More Races2047
 135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.4%5.9%
 3.5%


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Leman Classical Academy ranks 262nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Leman Classical Academy are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,114 students attended Leman Classical Academy.


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