Black Forest Charter School serves 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Black Forest Charter School?
112 students attend Black Forest Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Black Forest Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Black Forest Charter School offer ?
Black Forest Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Black Forest Charter School part of?
Black Forest Charter School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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