Prospect Academy serves 79 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prospect Academy's student population of 79 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Prospect Academy is 0.43, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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
How many students attend Prospect Academy?
79 students attend Prospect Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Prospect Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Prospect Academy offer ?
Prospect Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Prospect Academy part of?
Prospect Academy is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
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