Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

Charter School 329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cesar Chavez Academy (CCA) Denver, located in the Berkeley neighborhood at 3752 Tennyson Street, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a mission rooted in the values of its namesake, Cesar Chavez, emphasizing academic excellence, community service, and the development of strong character. It offers a structured learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, fostering an inclusive culture that focuses on both rigorous core academics and social-emotional growth.

As a part of the Denver public charter landscape, the academy is known for its commitment to small-school intimacy and personalized attention. The curriculum is typically balanced with a focus on preparing students for high school success through critical thinking and skill-building. By integrating cultural pride and civic responsibility into the educational experience, Cesar Chavez Academy seeks to empower its students to become active, informed participants in their communities, providing a supportive pathway for families seeking a mission-driven alternative to traditional district schools.

329

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	166
Black	38
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
166 (50.5%)
White
101 (30.7%)
Black
38 (11.6%)
Two or More
20 (6.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)464-3550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	190
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 48