Serving 18 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Indian Peaks Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%

Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
50%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Indian Peaks Charter School?
18 students attend Indian Peaks Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Indian Peaks Charter School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Peaks Charter School?
Indian Peaks Charter School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Indian Peaks Charter School offer ?
Indian Peaks Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Indian Peaks Charter School part of?
Indian Peaks Charter School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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