Monument Charter Academy

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Monument Charter Academy ranks 322 nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Monument Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 704 students in grades PK-5 in Monument, Colorado, which is part of the highly-ranked Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.

While Monument Charter Academy is part of a top-performing school district, its own academic performance lags behind many of the nearby traditional public schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.66%) compared to surrounding schools, and its test scores, while above the state average, fall short of the district's overall performance. Monument Charter Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 322nd and 517th out of 933-943 Colorado elementary schools, earning 2-3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. This suggests there may be achievement gaps within the student population, as the school ranks lower for female, male, and white students compared to its overall ranking.

Another interesting finding is that Monument Charter Academy has a very low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (4.4%), significantly lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 10.69% to 25%. This, combined with the school's higher student-teacher ratio of 20.1 compared to 12.5 to 18 in nearby schools, suggests the charter school may serve a more affluent student population and have fewer resources per student than its traditional public school counterparts in the highly-ranked Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132

(719) 481-1950

District: Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,619

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 649

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Monument Charter Academy ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.12. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.3%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy is 15.1, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38. (See more...)

Compare Monument Charter Academy employs 42.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monument Charter Academy is $11,619. 4 elementary schools in the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monument Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Monument Charter Academy 322^nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Monument Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 6^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Monument Charter Academy

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Rank History for all students at Monument Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	52.13	366^th	710	48.5%
2022	54.85	394^th	921	57.2%
2023	40.22	517^th	933	44.6%
2024	64.12	322^nd	943	65.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Monument Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.92	410^th	642	36.1%
2024	57.51	270^th	684	60.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Monument Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.63	401^st	649	38.2%
2024	54.17	297^th	683	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Monument Charter Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.00	457^th	525	13.0%
2024	39.55	341^st	539	36.7%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Monument Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	529	5	16	66	20	636
2022	582	7	12	59	33	693
2023	589	7	7	59	42	704
2024	534	3	7	55	50	649

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 Monument Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	636	35.6	17.8	n/a
2022	693	34.5	20.0	5.1
2023	704	34.9	20.1	4.4
2024	649	42.7	15.1	9.7

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 Monument Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	636	35.6	17.8	n/a
2022	693	34.5	20.0	5.1
2023	704	34.9	20.1	4.4
2024	649	42.7	15.1	9.7

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 Monument Charter Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$00
2020	$00
2021	$345
2022	$9,361
2023	$11,619

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near Monument Charter 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 All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Monument Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1150 Village Ridge Pt	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 481-1950	649	43	15.1	9.7%	534 (82.3%)	3 (0.5%)	55 (8.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.7%)	64.1	322^nd of 943 public elementary schools	65.9%		40.2	517^th of 933 public elementary schools	44.6%	195	63.0	36.1	59.4		53.9	59.3	22.5	44.6		43.1	50.0	$11,619
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4750	417	23	17.9	15.3%	321 (77.0%)	3 (0.7%)	49 (11.8%)	6 (1.4%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	72.6	240^th of 943 public elementary schools	74.5%		84.5	123^rd of 933 public elementary schools	86.8%	117	62.5	56.7	64.5	71.9	63.9	54.2	38.3	48.4	48.3	46.9	37.1	$13,076
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1330 Creekside Drive	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 488-4770	789	46	17.0	19.3%	550 (69.7%)	12 (1.5%)	145 (18.4%)	25 (3.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.1%)	83.1	139^th of 943 public elementary schools	85.3%		85.2	117^th of 933 public elementary schools	87.5%	22	67.8	57.9	69.5	83.7	69.4	66.1	44.4	53.8	49.5	53.8	54.3	$11,113
Prairie Winds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	790 King's Deer Point East	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 559-0800	370	23	16.2	8.4%	277 (74.9%)	4 (1.1%)	35 (9.5%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (12.7%)	78.8	176^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.3%		93.4	43^rd of 933 public elementary schools	95.4%	133	56.4	43.8	63.6	76.5	60.3	49.1	51.1	57.4	68.0	56.3	57.4	$13,848
Antelope Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15280 Jessie Drive	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4100	306	22	13.7	19.0%	210 (68.6%)	17 (5.6%)	51 (16.7%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	81.3	160^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.0%		74.8	211^th of 933 public elementary schools	77.4%	51	52.4	77.5	76.2		68.5	46.3	52.5	64.3		54.5	56.1	$12,725
Palmer Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	115 Upper Glenway	Palmer Lake	80133	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 488-4760	284	23	12.1	32.0%	216 (76.1%)	3 (1.1%)	53 (18.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	72.9	235^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.1%		68.2	270^th of 933 public elementary schools	71.1%	35	48.6	46.2	70.0	78.0	60.7	42.9	36.6	60.0	61.0	49.7	50.0	$13,069
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1810 North Gate Blvd	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-3810	546	30	18.5	10.3%	393 (72.0%)	9 (1.6%)	67 (12.3%)	26 (4.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.8%)	85.9	114^th of 943 public elementary schools	87.9%		84.1	127^th of 933 public elementary schools	86.4%	13	61.2	55.0	71.6		62.9	65.0	50.0	70.8		62.7	66.3	$11,935
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4285 Walker Rd	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4740	324	22	14.6	17.3%	250 (77.2%)	6 (1.9%)	42 (13.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.8%)	85.7	116^th of 943 public elementary schools	87.7%		91.4	63^rd of 933 public elementary schools	93.2%	53	41.2	82.1	65.8	80.0	68.2	55.9	67.5	55.3	70.0	62.5	68.4	$12,664
The Classical Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0081	1,871	124	15.0	12.6%	1,476 (78.9%)	19 (1.0%)	158 (8.4%)	78 (4.2%)	7 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	129 (6.9%)	91.9	54^th of 943 public elementary schools	94.3%		92.7	51^st of 933 public elementary schools	94.5%	3	71.6	73.3	75.0	78.9	74.6	71.2	65.7	66.7	54.5	64.8	59.7	$6,043
The Da Vinci Academy School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1335 Bridle Oak Lane	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	Yes	No	No	(719) 234-5400	437	30	14.5	26.8%	241 (55.1%)	32 (7.3%)	95 (21.7%)	30 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.9%)	61.6	347^th of 943 public elementary schools	63.2%		53.7	402^nd of 933 public elementary schools	56.9%	55	54.2	38.9	57.5		51.3	51.4	30.9	41.1		42.0	49.3	$12,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Monument Charter Academy

Is Monument Charter Academy a good school?

Monument Charter Academy ranks 322^nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Monument Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 649 students attended Monument Charter Academy.

What district is Monument Charter Academy in?

Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38

What is the racial makeup of Monument Charter Academy?

Students at Monument Charter Academy are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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