Merit Academy serves 266 students in grades Kindergarten-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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-9
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merit Academy's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merit Academy is 0.22, 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
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
88%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Merit Academy?
266 students attend Merit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Merit Academy students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merit Academy?
Merit Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Merit Academy offer ?
Merit Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9
What school district is Merit Academy part of?
Merit Academy is part of Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
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