Serving 1,600 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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-12
- Enrollment: 1,600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's student population of 1,600 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 0.61, 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
#527 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
23%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's ranking?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is ranked #527 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
1,600 students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy offer ?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy part of?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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