Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Soaring to Educational Excellence
School Rankings
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is 0.23, 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
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
87%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School's ranking?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cardinal Community Academy Charter School often compared to?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frontier Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
182 students attend Cardinal Community Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cardinal Community Academy Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cardinal Community Academy Charter School?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cardinal Community Academy Charter School offer ?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Community Academy Charter School part of?
Cardinal Community Academy Charter School is part of Weld County School District Re-3j.
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