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#1677 of 1,815 schools in CO
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Colorado Springs, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2577 N CHELTON ROAD, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 21% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colorado Springs Charter Academy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Evangelical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Twain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 314 | 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.
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
- #34 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.
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,677 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado Springs Charter Academy
What grades does Colorado Springs Charter Academy serve?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Springs Charter Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado Springs Charter Academy rank in CO?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks #1,677 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado Springs Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Springs Charter Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Colorado Springs Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Colorado Springs Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Colorado Springs Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Colorado Springs Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
51.0% of students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy 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
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (719) 636-2722
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 80909; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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