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Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School

Elementary School · EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES

8601 TURNPIKE DR. SUITE 100, Westminster, CO 80031

Virtual

Enrollment

903

Student-Teacher

27.4:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Colorado schools

#884 of 1,815

In Westminster

#10 of 29

public schools

In district

#1 of 7

EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES

Academic growth

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School

6.3/10

Elementary School in Westminster · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Colorado Preparatory Academy High School

6.0/10

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5.3/10

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About Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westminster, CO, part of EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES. Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School serves approximately 903 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 1,815 schools in CO.

Structured state assessment records for Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

How it comparesOn par with CO schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • CO avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School runs 27.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.

42% of students at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.1% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-36.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,978
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School — Students at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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Test Scores CO CMAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 20.0% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
39.5% (2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency 31.6% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
School
State
44.9% (2025 CMAS)

Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
24.5%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
24.5%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
9%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
31.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.

How Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School Compares

See how Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
51th percentile in CO
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
9.6/10
Excellent
Environment
1.7/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
27:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
42.3%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

8601 TURNPIKE DR. SUITE 100, Westminster, CO 80031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Colorado STEM Academy (rated 9.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Westminster Academy for International Studies (rated 8.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Crown Pointe Charter Academy (rated 7.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Westminster, see our Westminster schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School Westminster 0.0 mi 6.0
Pikes Peak Online School Westminster 0.0 mi 5.3
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School Westminster 0.0 mi 6.0
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado Westminster 0.0 mi 4.8
Shaw Heights Middle School Westminster 0.8 mi 4.5
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy Westminster 0.9 mi 5.8
Little Elementary School Arvada 0.9 mi 3.9
BELLEVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Westminster 1.0 mi 5.6
FACE SCHOOL Westminster 1.1 mi 4.3
Mesa Elementary School Westminster 1.1 mi 5.3
Harris Park Elementary School Westminster 1.4 mi 4.2
Adams Elementary School Westminster 1.5 mi 3.9
Early Learning Center at Gregory Hill Westminster 1.3 mi 3.3
HYLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Westminster 1.7 mi
Crown Pointe Charter Academy Westminster 1.4 mi 7.9
Hidden Lake Secondary Westminster 1.8 mi 4.2
Sunset Ridge PK-8 Westminster 1.7 mi 5.3
Westminster Academy for International Studies Westminster 1.7 mi 8.3
Colorado STEM Academy Westminster 1.9 mi 9.0
Westminster High School Westminster 2.1 mi 6.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$106,244

Median Home Value

$499,200

Median Rent

$1,911/mo

Population

36,350

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

71.5%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Median Age

40.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School

What grades does Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School serve?

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 903 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School rank in CO?

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School ranks #884 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary 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 Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School a charter school?

No, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
48 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
39 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
903
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%

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