The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (09-10)
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)51%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)21%
29%
Black
(09-10)5%
6%
White
(09-10)70%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
26%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy?
451 students attend Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy offer ?
Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy part of?
Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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