Merit Academy serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merit Academy's student population of 363 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merit Academy is 0.24, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merit Academy?
363 students attend Merit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Merit Academy students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merit Academy?
Merit Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merit Academy offer ?
Merit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Merit Academy part of?
Merit Academy is part of Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
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