Roosevelt Charter Academy

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

205 SOUTH BYRON DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

Charter School 480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Roosevelt Charter Academy, located in Colorado Springs, operates as a K-8 public charter school dedicated to providing a structured and rigorous educational environment. Serving the local community, the school emphasizes a back-to-basics curriculum designed to build a strong foundation in core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Its pedagogical approach often focuses on teacher-led instruction and clear behavioral expectations, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and personal character among its students.

Beyond its academic focus, Roosevelt Charter Academy places significant importance on fostering a supportive and safe school climate. By maintaining small class sizes and a cohesive school culture, the academy strives to ensure that every student receives individualized attention and guidance. The school operates with the goal of preparing its students for success in high school and beyond, serving as a pillar of educational choice for families in the Colorado Springs area.

480

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	353
Black	42
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
353 (73.5%)
White
49 (10.2%)
Black
42 (8.7%)
Two or More
30 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)637-0311
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 71

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 70