Eagle County Charter Academy is a K-8 charter school located in Edwards, Colorado. It opened in the 1994 school year with grades 5–7, adding 8th grade the next year, 1-4 by 2001 and Kindergarten in 2004. It has been recognized as a John Irwin School of Excellence.
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Eagle County Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle County Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eagle County Charter Academy's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eagle County Charter Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle County Charter Academy is 0.33, 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
#179 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle County Charter Academy's ranking?
Eagle County Charter Academy is ranked #179 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Eagle County Charter Academy often compared to?
Eagle County Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Creek School, Red Sandstone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Eagle County Charter Academy?
360 students attend Eagle County Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Eagle County Charter Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eagle County Charter Academy?
Eagle County Charter Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eagle County Charter Academy offer ?
Eagle County Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eagle County Charter Academy part of?
Eagle County Charter Academy is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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