Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning's ranking?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is ranked #255 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning?
287 students attend Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning offer ?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning part of?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning located?
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning is located in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Colorado Springs.
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