Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand Peak Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Peak Academy's student population of 596 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grand Peak Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Peak Academy is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
24%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
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
What is Grand Peak Academy's ranking?
Grand Peak Academy is ranked #808 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Peak Academy often compared to?
Grand Peak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Grand Peak Academy?
596 students attend Grand Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Grand Peak Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Peak Academy?
Grand Peak Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grand Peak Academy offer ?
Grand Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grand Peak Academy part of?
Grand Peak Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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