Cardinal Community Academy Charter School

Weld County School District RE-3J
3101 WCR 65
KEENESBURG, CO 80643
Charter School 182 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Cardinal Community Academy is a public charter school located in Keenesburg, Colorado, serving students in grades K–8. Operating as a school of choice within the Weld County School District RE-3J, it emphasizes a structured academic environment designed to foster individual student growth through a blend of traditional instruction and community involvement. The academy is known for its smaller school setting, which aims to provide a more personalized educational experience compared to larger district schools.

The school places a significant focus on building character and promoting strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents. By maintaining a tuition-free, charter model, Cardinal Community Academy offers an alternative educational path for families in the Keenesburg area who are seeking a focused, community-oriented approach to learning. Their programming is rooted in meeting state standards while encouraging extracurricular engagement to ensure a well-rounded development for their student body.
182
Total Students
10.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (86.8%)
  • Hispanic
    20 (11.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Weld County School District RE-3J
Phone: (303)732-9312
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 20
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 20
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hoff Elementary School
Weld County School District RE-3J
338 Students
7558 WCR 59
KEENESBURG, CO 80643 (5.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th