Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carbon Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbon Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Carbon Valley Academy's student population of 245 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Carbon Valley 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 Carbon Valley Academy is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbon Valley Academy's ranking?
Carbon Valley Academy is ranked #1111 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Carbon Valley Academy often compared to?
Carbon Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thunder Valley Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Carbon Valley Academy?
245 students attend Carbon Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Carbon Valley Academy students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carbon Valley Academy?
Carbon Valley Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carbon Valley Academy offer ?
Carbon Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carbon Valley Academy part of?
Carbon Valley Academy is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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