Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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-5
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School's student population of 176 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School's ranking?
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School?
176 students attend Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School?
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School offer ?
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School part of?
Academy Of Arts And Knowledge Elementary School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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