Academy Charter School

1551 PRAIRIE HAWK DRIVE
CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104

Charter School 581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy Charter School, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a traditional, content-rich curriculum. It is well-regarded for its structured approach to learning, which prioritizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, literature, and history—while encouraging the development of strong study habits and personal responsibility in its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, the school cultivates a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages active parental involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a clear set of behavioral and academic expectations, Academy Charter School strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Its mission is centered on empowering students to achieve their highest potential through a combination of classical instruction, character development, and a supportive, collaborative school culture.

581

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	71
Black	5
Asian	24
Two or More	38
American Indian	3

White
440 (75.7%)
Hispanic
71 (12.2%)
Two or More
38 (6.5%)
Asian
24 (4.1%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(303)660-4881
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	65
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	52.3%
Male	277	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)