Very Good
#426 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 23% in state
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Weld County School District Re-3j · Keenesburg, CO
A Weld County School District Re-3j charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3101 COUNTY ROAD 65, Keenesburg, CO 80643
- Math 50% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardinal Community Academy Charter School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cardinal Community Academy Charter School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keenesburg), 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
$88,125
Median home value
$455,200
Median rent
$1,686/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Weld County School District RE-3J
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 339 | Compare → |
| Hudson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 309 | Compare → |
| Lochbuie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 3–5 | Not available | 231 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Weld County School District Re-3j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is listed in Weld County School District RE-3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Keenesburg, CO, part of Weld County School District Re-3j, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal Community Academy Charter School
What grades does Cardinal Community Academy Charter School serve?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal Community Academy Charter School rank in CO?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks #426 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardinal Community Academy Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Cardinal Community 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (303) 732-9312
- Area population (ZIP 80643)
- 4,257
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 80643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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