Lincoln Charter Academy

7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 817 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lincoln Charter 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 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lincoln Charter Academy's student population of 817 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
817 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Lincoln Charter 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 Lincoln Charter Academy is 0.37, 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)
#571 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
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40%
32%
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52%
45%
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(20-21)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
78%
50%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lincoln Charter Academy's ranking?
Lincoln Charter Academy is ranked #571 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lincoln Charter Academy?
817 students attend Lincoln Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Lincoln Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Lincoln Charter Academy?
Lincoln Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lincoln Charter Academy offer ?
Lincoln Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lincoln Charter Academy part of?
Lincoln Charter Academy is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Charter Academy located?
Lincoln Charter Academy is located in the Northwest Arvada neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Northwest Arvada.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 817 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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