Serving 951 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
951 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
79%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School?
951 students attend The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School?
The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School offer ?
The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School part of?
The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
School Calendar
View the The Pinnacle Charter School Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Events)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School (District Events)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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