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Platte River Charter Academy

4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Platte River Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Platte River Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Platte River Charter Academy's student population of 477 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Platte River Charter Academy 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 Platte River Charter Academy is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#91 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Platte River Charter Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Platte River Charter Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Platte River Charter Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
13%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Platte River Charter Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Platte River Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Platte River Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte River Charter Academy's ranking?
Platte River Charter Academy is ranked #91 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Platte River Charter Academy?
477 students attend Platte River Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Platte River Charter Academy students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platte River Charter Academy?
Platte River Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Platte River Charter Academy offer ?
Platte River Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Platte River Charter Academy part of?
Platte River Charter Academy is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.

School Reviews
5   3/19/2020
PRA teachers are the best and allowed the freedom to expand their teaching methods and oversight of students. Parent involvement at PRA is second to none in the state period.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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