Community Leadership Academy

Community Leadership Academy is a charter elementary school located in Commerce City, Colorado. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 315 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1 with 15 full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Community Leadership Academy shows room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1783 out of 1831 schools in Colorado.

In reading and math proficiency levels, the school has 33% of students proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 15% proficient or above in Math. Despite these challenges, Community Leadership Academy focuses on developing well-rounded students through a variety of programs that support student development beyond academics. The setting is ideal for fostering community engagement, as the school is located within a small city where local resources can be leveraged to enhance learning experiences outside the classroom.

The student-teacher ratio at Community Leadership Academy is 21:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Community Leadership Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.