Serving 778 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 19% 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-5
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School's student population of 778 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#113 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
778 students attend Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School offer ?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School part of?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4.
School Reviews
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