Banning Lewis Ranch Academy

7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,623 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 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

School Overview

Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's student population of 1,623 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
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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 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#527 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
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37%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
36%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
55%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Banning Lewis Ranch Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
1,623 students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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