Is Leman Classical Academy a good school?

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

How many students attend Leman Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,043 students attended Leman Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Leman Classical Academy?

Students at Leman Classical Academy are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

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:
262^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,015

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 1,043

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leman Classical Academy ranks better than 72.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 43^rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.14. (See more...)

Compare Details Leman Classical Academy ranks better than 86.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.59. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Leman Classical Academy 67^th 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 5^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2019	68.52	275^th	965	71.5%
2021	53.37	352^nd	710	50.4%
2022	70.66	251^st	921	72.7%
2023	60.27	343^rd	933	63.2%
2024	70.14	262^nd	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	119^th	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
2019	66.81	220^th	758	71.0%
2021	50.86	211^th	351	39.9%
2022	62.38	213^th	595	64.2%
2023	55.08	272^nd	642	57.6%
2024	59.53	257^th	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	69^th	82	15.9%
2024	51.56	59^th	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
2019	60.61	268^th	764	64.9%
2021	50.09	214^th	352	39.2%
2022	62.65	203^rd	594	65.8%
2023	47.90	333^rd	649	48.7%
2024	64.13	232^nd	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
2019	47.51	307^th	596	48.5%
2021	34.41	223^rd	288	22.6%
2022	51.92	224^th	454	50.7%
2023	37.42	342^nd	525	34.9%
2024	44.15	310^th	539	42.5%

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

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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
2021	48.88	165^th	369	55.3%
2022	57.06	165^th	448	63.2%
2023	60.67	149^th	480	69.0%
2024	82.59	67^th	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	134^th	326	58.9%
2024	81.84	43^rd	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	149^th	328	54.6%
2024	74.70	69^th	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
2021	29.73	145^th	203	28.6%
2022	38.37	169^th	265	36.2%
2023	44.59	151^st	286	47.2%
2024	62.00	92^nd	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, January 9, 2020

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

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	399	6	15	53	2	0	20	495
2020	617	8	17	72	2	0	32	748
2021	686	12	17	108	5	0	53	881
2022	770	15	27	121	4	2	47	986
2023	829	11	38	114	2	2	47	1043

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

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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

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

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

Year	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 275^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 343^rd 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)	52.2	57.6	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	52	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)	58.7	50.8	7.9%
3rd Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	52.6	59.4	6.8%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)	46.8	50.4	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	59	59.2	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)	58.7	26.7	32%
4th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	44.7	48.8	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)	55	62.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	59.1	64.5	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)	41.7	37	4.7%
5th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	44.8	52.4	7.6%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)	47.1	50.6	3.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	60.3	65.1	4.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Leman Classical Academy)	42.9	35.7	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	45.1	47.7	2.6%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leman Classical Academy)	48.6	54.6	6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	56.7	61.6	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Leman Classical Academy)	47.7	37.2	10.5%
All Grades Math (Douglas County School District No. Re 1)	46.5	50.7	4.2%
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	495	1043	110.7%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	15	38	153.3%
Hispanic	53	114	115.1%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	399	829	107.8%
Two or More Races	20	47	135%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.4%	5.9%	3.5%

Schools Near Leman Classical 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
Leman Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	19560 Stroh Road	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 767-1600	1,043	51	20.4	5.9%	829 (79.5%)	11 (1.1%)	114 (10.9%)	38 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.5%)	70.1	262^nd of 943 public elementary schools	72.2%		60.3	343^rd of 933 public elementary schools	63.2%	81	52.4	62.6	62.7	72.9	72.1	55.2	63.1	49.2	39.5	38.6	47.1	51.1	57.8	46.0	43.2	39.7	$9,015
Legacy Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12736 South Red Rosa Circle	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8725	416	25	16.5	9.1%	269 (64.7%)	5 (1.2%)	80 (19.2%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	56.4	391^st of 943 public elementary schools	58.5%		65.3	295^th of 933 public elementary schools	68.4%	96	42.5	48.5	50.0				46.9	47.9	48.5	37.7				44.7	34.3		$14,800
Northeast Elementary School	Public	3-5	6598 North State Highway 83	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8600	292	19	15.5	5.1%	227 (77.7%)	7 (2.4%)	31 (10.6%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.8%)	90.7	69^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.7%		84.1	128^th of 933 public elementary schools	86.3%	59	63.5	67.6	73.9				68.3	64.9	68.3	66.7				66.7	68.1		$15,111
Iron Horse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20151 Tallman Drive	Parker	80138	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8525	448	27	16.5	15.0%	307 (68.5%)	8 (1.8%)	67 (15.0%)	19 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	41 (9.2%)	74.7	215^th of 943 public elementary schools	77.2%		62.3	323^rd of 933 public elementary schools	65.4%	108	60.8	61.8	66.7				63.4	58.8	40.0	44.3				47.2	51.4		$15,058
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8502 East Pinery Parkway	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8675	335	19	18.0	9.3%	253 (75.5%)	8 (2.4%)	40 (11.9%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.3%)								(n/a)																	$16,196
Gold Rush Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12021 South Swift Fox Way	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-7700	672	37	18.0	5.1%	514 (76.5%)	5 (0.7%)	91 (13.5%)	34 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)	91.8	56^th of 943 public elementary schools	94.1%		90.4	72^nd of 933 public elementary schools	92.3%	16	77.2	71.1	70.9				72.8	77.2	65.2	60.9				67.2	64.2		$14,319
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10881 Riva Ridge Street	Parker	80138	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8400	440	29	15.4	19.8%	294 (66.8%)	9 (2.0%)	63 (14.3%)	25 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	45 (10.2%)	75	210^th of 943 public elementary schools	77.7%		75	208^th of 933 public elementary schools	77.7%	2	63.8	50.0	57.1				57.0	70.7	36.2	62.5				56.4	49.1		$16,261
Prairie Crossing Elementary School	Public	K-6	11605 South Bradbury Ranch Dr	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8200	679	39	17.4	10.2%	480 (70.7%)	14 (2.1%)	92 (13.5%)	46 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.8%)	85.3	119^th of 943 public elementary schools	87.4%		70.3	248^th of 933 public elementary schools	73.4%	129	72.1	53.7	67.5	66.7			65.4	78.8	56.8	57.3	64.1			65.2	45.6		$13,564
Frontier Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23919 East Canterberry Trail	Parker	80138	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8475	388	21	18.4	5.7%	292 (75.3%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (11.3%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.1%)	74.5	216^th of 943 public elementary schools	77.1%		78.9	172^nd of 933 public elementary schools	81.6%	44	55.0	48.1	60.5				55.4	64.5	41.5	56.8				55.1	50.6		$16,095
Cherokee Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	17302 Clarke Farms Drive	Parker	80134	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-8125	567	35	16.4	22.4%	310 (54.7%)	18 (3.2%)	136 (24.0%)	38 (6.7%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (10.4%)	53.8	417^th of 943 public elementary schools	55.8%		62.2	326^th of 933 public elementary schools	65.1%	91	42.7	39.4	50.9	74.1			50.8	51.3	30.3	30.9	43.9			39.8	22.2		$15,252

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