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The Classical Academy Charter

Public, Charter Grades K-6

95^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

The Classical Academy Charter is an exceptional elementary school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 1,871 students in grades K-6. As part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20, the school consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Colorado in academic achievement.

The Classical Academy Charter's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 70.8% of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 61.1% for the district and 44.8% for the state. In CMAS/Math, the school's proficiency rate is 66.1%, far exceeding the district's 51.9% and the state's 35.9%. The school has been ranked among the top 5-10% of elementary schools in Colorado and maintains a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking among the top 10 Colorado elementary schools for Hispanic students, low-socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students.

While The Classical Academy Charter's performance is exceptional, it is interesting to note that other nearby schools within the Academy School District No. 20, such as Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary and Chinook Trail Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results, suggesting that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education. The Classical Academy Charter's success can be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 15.2 students per teacher, as well as its focus on supporting the diverse needs of its student population.

1,909

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,397

Per pupil spending ?

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3801

(719) 484-0081

District: Academy School District No. 20

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.6%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 96th percentile in 2022 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (67% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Academy School District No. 20

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 96th-percentile peak (2022) to 90th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg56%

Colorado avg40%

95^th of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 22Elementary Schools in the Academy School District No. 20

13^th of 115Academy School District No. 20 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	95 of 950	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	54 of 943	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	51 of 933	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	37 of 921	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	40 of 710	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	99 of 965	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	88.3	82 of 917	91.1%	★★★★★
2017	81.1	149 of 929	84.0%	★★★★☆
2016	81.6	135 of 914	85.2%	★★★★☆
2015	81.2	151 of 938	83.9%	★★★★☆
2014	81.9	149 of 962	84.5%	★★★★☆
2013	86.4	100 of 954	89.5%	★★★★☆
2012	85.9	104 of 935	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	86.4	97 of 935	89.6%	★★★★☆
2010	86.4	88 of 925	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	85.4	89 of 872	89.8%	★★★★☆
2008	85.7	86 of 849	89.9%	★★★★☆
2007	86.5	72 of 852	91.5%	★★★★★
2006	87.1	70 of 829	91.6%	★★★★★
2005	85.3	85 of 823	89.7%	★★★★☆
2004	88.3	54 of 808	93.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	55 of 694	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	38 of 684	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	88.9	44 of 642	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	28 of 595	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	87.6	42 of 351	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	81.9	103 of 758	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	88 of 690	87.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	2 of 119	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	77.8	3 of 91	96.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	6 of 247	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	5 of 242	97.9%	★★★★★
2023	98.6	1 of 197	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	98.1	1 of 153	99.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.3	11 of 270	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	8 of 172	95.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	88.5	6 of 337	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.9	7 of 365	98.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	10 of 265	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	8 of 308	97.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	126 of 700	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	72 of 683	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.9	61 of 649	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.9	33 of 594	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	90.8	33 of 352	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	84.6	84 of 764	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.1	95 of 693	86.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	5 of 8	37.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.6	3 of 6	50.0%	★★★★☆
2023	59.9	4 of 7	42.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	118 of 551	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.7	65 of 539	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	81.9	58 of 525	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	40 of 454	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	83.3	47 of 288	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	123 of 596	79.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.7	67 of 337	80.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2025)98th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)98th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2025)82nd percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)79th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)38th percentile-52 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+26 vs state

Math66%+30 vs state

Science52%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, February 26, 2011

This is a fantastic school. The staff is excellent and caring. The parents are involved. The school holds high expectations, yet maintains a fun atmosphere fostering a love of learning. Absolutely no complaints about this amazing school! Close Quote

Schools Near The Classical Academy Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)					CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
The Classical Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0081	1,909	126	15.1	13.5%	1,481 (77.6%)	19 (1.0%)	173 (9.1%)	83 (4.3%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	143 (7.5%)	88.3	95^th of 950 public elementary schools	90.0%		91.9	54^th of 943 public elementary schools	94.3%	41	72.9	69.8	65.2	75.5	70.8	77.5	66.4	61.0	57.5	66.1	51.5	$6,397
The Da Vinci Academy School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1335 Bridle Oak Lane	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	Yes	No	No	(719) 234-5400	447	30	14.8	24.4%	232 (51.9%)	39 (8.7%)	96 (21.5%)	32 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.5%)	55.6	401^st of 950 public elementary schools	57.8%		61.6	347^th of 943 public elementary schools	63.2%	54	46.2	52.8	42.6		47.5	44.9	45.8	35.2		42.6	38.9	$13,356
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1810 North Gate Blvd	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-3810	547	29	19.1	12.4%	370 (67.6%)	9 (1.6%)	74 (13.5%)	38 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.9%)	80.8	167^th of 950 public elementary schools	82.4%		85.9	114^th of 943 public elementary schools	87.9%	53	58.4	57.8	69.0		62.0	66.2	67.0	55.0		62.5	48.0	$12,277
Antelope Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15280 Jessie Drive	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4100	311	21	14.6	19.6%	210 (67.5%)	17 (5.5%)	51 (16.4%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	22 (7.1%)	76.8	213^th of 950 public elementary schools	77.6%		81.3	160^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.0%	53	78.6	44.7	73.7		64.6	64.3	40.4	59.0		53.9	55.6	$14,959
Douglass Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	4610 Douglass Drive	Usaf Academy	80840	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4200	306	22	13.7	22.9%	155 (50.7%)	38 (12.4%)	74 (24.2%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.5%)	62.9	334^th of 950 public elementary schools	64.8%		56.6	388^th of 943 public elementary schools	58.9%	54	60.4	33.3	60.0		52.4	60.7	35.7	51.0		50.3	35.3	$13,815
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-5	10095 Lexington Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4800	567	32	17.7	25.7%	342 (60.3%)	25 (4.4%)	106 (18.7%)	38 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.5%)	69.9	269^th of 950 public elementary schools	71.7%		76.5	197^th of 943 public elementary schools	79.1%	72	45.2	49.1	67.3		53.6	41.9	51.3	59.4		50.8	57.0	$12,355
Encompass Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3602 Daydreamer Drive	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1206	583	31	19.1	11.1%	388 (66.6%)	12 (2.1%)	88 (15.1%)	36 (6.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.6%)	72.9	246^th of 950 public elementary schools	74.1%		65	314^th of 943 public elementary schools	66.7%	68	56.6	55.7	57.3		56.6	53.5	71.8	52.6		58.5	39.2	$12,488
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1330 Creekside Drive	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 488-4770	869	54	16.1	20.4%	608 (70.0%)	14 (1.6%)	148 (17.0%)	19 (2.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.5%)	77.5	206^th of 950 public elementary schools	78.3%		83.1	139^th of 943 public elementary schools	85.3%	67	64.5	57.9	51.7	66.3	59.8	69.3	57.5	59.2	45.2	58.1	44.3	$11,417
Academy International Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8550 Charity Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4000	368	25	15.0	15.5%	201 (54.6%)	20 (5.4%)	54 (14.7%)	33 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (16.3%)	74.5	231^st of 950 public elementary schools	75.7%		73.6	227^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.9%	4	56.3	60.7	67.7		61.6	46.9	50.8	60.0		52.6	45.3	$13,775
High Plains Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2248 Vintage Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4700	248	25	10.0	56.5%	100 (40.3%)	14 (5.6%)	106 (42.7%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.1%)	35.3	570^th of 950 public elementary schools	40.0%					(n/a)	17.1	34.4	44.2		32.7	25.0	21.2	40.0		29.8	42.2	$19,169

Frequently Asked Questions about The Classical Academy Charter

What district is The Classical Academy Charter in?

Academy School District No. 20

Is The Classical Academy Charter a good school?

Yes. The Classical Academy Charter ranks in the top 10.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend The Classical Academy Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,909 students attended The Classical Academy Charter.

What is the racial makeup of The Classical Academy Charter?

Students at The Classical Academy Charter are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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