Serving 1,132 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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-8
- Enrollment: 1,132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Rocky Mountain Classical Academy's student population of 1,132 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Rocky Mountain Classical 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is 0.58, 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
#711 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is ranked #711 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
1,132 students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offer ?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy part of?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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