Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swallows Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swallows Charter Academy's student population of 675 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Swallows Charter 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 Swallows Charter Academy is 0.56, 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
#900 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Swallows Charter Academy's ranking?
Swallows Charter Academy is ranked #900 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Swallows Charter Academy often compared to?
Swallows Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like The Connect Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Swallows Charter Academy?
675 students attend Swallows Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Swallows Charter Academy students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swallows Charter Academy?
Swallows Charter Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Swallows Charter Academy offer ?
Swallows Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swallows Charter Academy part of?
Swallows Charter Academy is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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