Swallows Charter Academy
Charter School
677 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy, located in Pueblo West, Colorado, is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and college readiness. By functioning as a charter school, it maintains a degree of independence from the traditional school district, allowing it to implement a specific educational philosophy—often centered on classical or traditional instruction—to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Swallows Charter Academy is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere where parents and faculty are encouraged to work closely together in support of student success. The school often prioritizes a "back-to-basics" approach to education, aiming to foster critical thinking and personal responsibility in its students. Its location in Pueblo West serves as a central hub for local families looking for an alternative to neighborhood district schools, offering a consistent educational trajectory from the elementary years through high school graduation.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Swallows Charter Academy is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere where parents and faculty are encouraged to work closely together in support of student success. The school often prioritizes a "back-to-basics" approach to education, aiming to foster critical thinking and personal responsibility in its students. Its location in Pueblo West serves as a central hub for local families looking for an alternative to neighborhood district schools, offering a consistent educational trajectory from the elementary years through high school graduation.
677
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
25.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 374 |
| Hispanic | 239 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 54 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White374 (55.2%)
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Hispanic239 (35.3%)
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Two or More54 (8.0%)
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Asian7 (1.0%)
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Black2 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)
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: | Pueblo County School District 70 |
| Phone: | (719)547-1627 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 677 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 26.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 25.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 205 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
75
Grade 1
75
Grade 2
75
Grade 3
76
Grade 4
75
Grade 5
76
Grade 6
75
Grade 7
75
Grade 8
75
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 75 |
| Grade 1 | 75 |
| Grade 2 | 75 |
| Grade 3 | 76 |
| Grade 4 | 75 |
| Grade 5 | 76 |
| Grade 6 | 75 |
| Grade 7 | 75 |
| Grade 8 | 75 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 349 | 51.6% |
| Male | 328 | 48.4% |
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