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#898 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Castle Rock, CO
A Douglas County School District No. Re 1 charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DRIVE, Castle Rock, CO 80104
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy Charter School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated976/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Castle Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,359
Median home value
$586,800
Median rent
$1,816/mo
College educated
54.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen View AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 973 | Compare → |
| Castle Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 1.4 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Schools in district
- 89
- Rank in district
- #70 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,942NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy Charter School is listed in Douglas County School District No. Re 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy Charter School
Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Castle Rock, CO, part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy Charter School
What grades does Academy Charter School serve?
Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Academy Charter School?
Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Charter School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy Charter School rank in CO?
Academy Charter School ranks #898 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy Charter School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy Charter School?
10.8% of students at Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (303) 660-4881
- Area population (ZIP 80104)
- 36,461
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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