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#1045 of 1,815 schools in CO
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado
School · State Charter School Institute · Windsor, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6402 S CO RD 5, Windsor, CO 80528
- Math 46% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Windsor), 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
$122,133
Median home value
$654,200
Median rent
$1,906/mo
College educated
63.3%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80528; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Classical SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Psd Global AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Liberty Common Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,475 | Compare → |
| Front Range Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 126 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #22 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is a public school in Windsor, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 613 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado
What grades does Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado serve?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado rank in CO?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado ranks #1,045 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado a charter school?
Yes, Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado a Title I school?
No, Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 11th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Larimer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (720) 545-6650
- Area population (ZIP 80528)
- 24,233
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80528; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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