Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

Public, Charter K-5

 4800 Wheaton Dr
       Fort Collins, CO  80525-3400


(970) 226-2800

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,678 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  176

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Compare Details Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.2%), Hispanic (18.2%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary is 13.1, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary is $12,678, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary 371st of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 43rd of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.41 597th 872 31.5%
2010 50.43 511th 925 44.8%
2011 64.10 363rd 935 61.2%
2012 76.44 200th 935 78.6%
2013 64.29 351st 954 63.2%
2014 66.57 313th 962 67.5%
2015 75.42 196th 938 79.1%
2016 59.13 331st 914 63.8%
2017 63.12 301st 929 67.6%
2018 54.59 374th 917 59.2%
2019 47.91 471st 965 51.2%
2021 27.23 546th 710 23.1%
2022 30.21 615th 921 33.2%
2023 56.73 371st 933 60.2%
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Rank History for White students at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.37 329th 525 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 20, 2017

Open Quote This is such a wonderful and unique school! No homework in K-3 and only a little in 4-5, class sizes that allow for real learning, enough recess time and a curriculum including art, music and drama rounds out this unique school. My kids absolutely LOVE it here and the teachers and staff really care about the kids! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Open Quote the teachers that T R Paul have hired are often 1st year teachers with little to no experience. I have both witnessed and experienced two of the teachers be repeatedly mean to students. The parents have had to change teachers or even schools to avoid this and reduce the harm done to their child. I regret having enrolled my child in this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 284 5 21 19 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2008 313 13 35 40 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 287 10 38 39 4 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 287 15 33 44 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 231 19 18 40 4 0 0 0 312
2012 192 18 15 34 1 0 4 0 264
2013 202 18 15 48 1 0 5 0 289
2014 194 11 22 39 3 0 10 0 279
2015 176 7 16 30 5 0 17 0 251
2016 173 5 16 41 4 0 16 0 255
2017 156 2 12 28 1 0 12 0 211
2018 168 9 7 33 0 1 13 0 231
2019 155 9 5 24 0 2 13 0 208
2020 157 5 4 32 0 1 13 0 212
2021 128 7 4 33 0 1 12 0 185
2022 114 5 4 18 1 0 10 0 152
2023 113 9 6 32 0 0 16 0 176

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 330 24.4 13.5 19.1
2008 404 30.9 13.1 17.6
2009 378 24.5 15.4 22.8
2010 384 33.0 11.6 26
2011 312 18.7 16.6 31.7
2012 264 18.2 14.4 31.1
2013 289 20.8 13.8 38.4
2014 279 22.9 12.1 31.9
2015 251 18.0 13.9 32.7
2016 255 20.0 12.7 25.9
2017 211 15.1 13.9 30.3
2018 231 14.5 15.8 31.6
2019 208 16.1 12.8 36.1
2020 212 15.3 13.8 42.5
2021 185 14.1 13.0 43.8
2022 152 13.3 11.3 42.8
2023 176 13.3 13.1 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 330 24.4 13.5 19.1
2008 404 30.9 13.1 17.6
2009 378 24.5 15.4 22.8
2010 384 33.0 11.6 26
2011 312 18.7 16.6 31.7
2012 264 18.2 14.4 31.1
2013 289 20.8 13.8 38.4
2014 279 22.9 12.1 31.9
2015 251 18.0 13.9 32.7
2016 255 20.0 12.7 25.9
2017 211 15.1 13.9 30.3
2018 231 14.5 15.8 31.6
2019 208 16.1 12.8 36.1
2020 212 15.3 13.8 42.5
2021 185 14.1 13.0 43.8
2022 152 13.3 11.3 42.8
2023 176 13.3 13.1 46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,071
2020 $7,739
2021 $8,716
2022 $12,678

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 471st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 371st of 933 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)30.331.3
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)40.235.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)18.231.3
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)33.137.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)60.758.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)43.242.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)35.725
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)27.729.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)33.345.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (State Charter School Institute)33.429.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)56.754.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)50.645.5
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)43.345.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)32.829.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)48.450.7
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)45.641.6
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary)31.935.2
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)29.928.5
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students208176
 15.4%
African American99
American Indian00
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic2432
 33.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White155113
 27.1%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%46%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 176 students attended Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary.

Students at Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary are 64% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary ranks 371st of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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