Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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-8
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
180 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is 0.20, 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
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
9%
36%

Black
n/a
5%

White
89%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cardinal Community Academy Charter School often compared to?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
180 students attend Cardinal Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cardinal Community Academy Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School part of?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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