Very Good
#411 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 23% in state
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2510 NORTH CHESTNUT STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$71,393
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,392/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80907; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Steele Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Springs Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Bristol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #5 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 280 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
What grades does Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning serve?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning rank in CO?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning ranks #411 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 for Advanced and Creative Learning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning a charter school?
Yes, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning a Title I school?
No, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
34.3% of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (719) 434-6566
- Area population (ZIP 80907)
- 27,135
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 80907; 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, 2010-2022, multi-year average, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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