Serving 704 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monument Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 16% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monument Charter Academy's student population of 704 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monument 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 Monument Charter Academy is 0.29, 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
#719 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monument Charter Academy's ranking?
Monument Charter Academy is ranked #719 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Monument Charter Academy often compared to?
Monument Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Winds Elementary School, Lewis-palmer Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Monument Charter Academy?
704 students attend Monument Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Monument Charter Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monument Charter Academy?
Monument Charter Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Monument Charter Academy offer ?
Monument Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Monument Charter Academy part of?
Monument Charter Academy is part of Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 In The Co.
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