Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Cheyenne Mountain School District NO. 12 in the County of E
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy is located in Colorado Springs, CO and is one of 6 elementary schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E. It is a charter school that serves 746 students in grades K-6.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
1832 South Wahsatch, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stratton Meadows Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Chamberlin Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Hunt Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| 21ST Century Charter School 1.4 miles | |
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| Broadmoor Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 746
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy had 30% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
60%
Hispanic
22%
Black
7%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Cheyenne Mountain School District NO. 12 in the County of E District Spending
$8,070Per Pupil
The Cheyenne Mountain School District NO. 12 in the County of E spends $8,070 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 39% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cheyenne Mountain School District NO. 12 in the County of E District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Cheyenne Mountain School District NO. 12 in the County of ETest Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CELA
What is it?
The CELA is used to measure a student's mastery of the state's content standards in English proficiency for English language learners.
Which Grades and Subjects?
All K-12 students who have been identified as having a language background other than English in the state of Colorado participate in a statewide assessment in the areas of English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at five levels: beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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