Excel Academy Charter School

11500 W. 84th Ave
Arvada, CO 80005
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Top 30%
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excel 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 43% (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 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Excel Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Excel Academy Charter School's student population of 478 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
478 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Excel 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 Excel Academy Charter School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#398 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
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43%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Excel Academy Charter School 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 Excel Academy Charter School 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)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
35%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
81%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Excel Academy Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Excel Academy Charter School 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%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Excel Academy Charter School 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 Excel Academy Charter School's ranking?
Excel Academy Charter School is ranked #398 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?
43% 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).
How many students attend Excel Academy Charter School?
478 students attend Excel Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Excel Academy Charter School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy Charter School?
Excel Academy Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Charter School offer ?
Excel Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Excel Academy Charter School part of?
Excel Academy Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy Charter School located?
Excel Academy Charter School is located in the Lakecrest neighborhood of Arvada, CO.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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