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#736 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 41% in state
Lincoln Charter Academy
Elementary School · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Arvada, CO
A Jefferson County School District No. R-1 charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7180 OAK STREET, Arvada, CO 80004
- Math 43% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lincoln Charter Academy score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lincoln 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. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arvada), 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
$99,576
Median home value
$590,600
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80004; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Fremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 811 | 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.
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Schools in district
- 148
- Rank in district
- #73 of 140
- District spending per student
- $14,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lincoln Charter Academy is listed in Jefferson County School District No. R-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lincoln Charter Academy
Lincoln Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Arvada, CO, part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, serving approximately 817 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lincoln Charter Academy
What grades does Lincoln Charter Academy serve?
Lincoln Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Lincoln Charter Academy?
Lincoln Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter Academy is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lincoln Charter Academy rank in CO?
Lincoln Charter Academy ranks #736 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lincoln Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lincoln Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Lincoln Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lincoln Charter Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lincoln Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lincoln Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lincoln Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Lincoln Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lincoln Charter Academy?
30.8% of students at Lincoln 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (303) 467-5363
- Area population (ZIP 80004)
- 34,580
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 80004; 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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