This academy aims to foster well-rounded students with strong character, cultural awareness, and a comprehensive education. They prioritize parental involvement and strive to provide the best education and experience for their students and families.
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand Peak Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Peak Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Peak Academy's student population of 631 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Grand Peak Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Peak Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#969 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Peak Academy's ranking?
Grand Peak Academy is ranked #969 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Grand Peak Academy often compared to?
Grand Peak Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Grand Peak Academy?
631 students attend Grand Peak Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grand Peak Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Peak Academy?
Grand Peak Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grand Peak Academy offer ?
Grand Peak Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Peak Academy part of?
Grand Peak Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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