Serving 1,043 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leman Classical Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,043 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leman Classical Academy's student population of 1,043 students has grown by 110% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,043 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leman Classical Academy 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 Leman Classical Academy is 0.36, 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
#524 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leman Classical Academy's ranking?
Leman Classical Academy is ranked #524 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Leman Classical Academy often compared to?
Leman Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like American Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Leman Classical Academy?
1,043 students attend Leman Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Leman Classical Academy students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leman Classical Academy?
Leman Classical Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Leman Classical Academy offer ?
Leman Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leman Classical Academy part of?
Leman Classical Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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