At a glance
Reported students
445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
402.5
Excel Academy Charter School: 445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 506
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Excel Academy Charter School
Excel Academy Charter School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Arvada. It is one of 144 current school records connected to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. NCES reports 445 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Excel Academy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.7%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Montessori Peaks Charter Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
444 reported students
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
443 reported students
Foster Dual Language PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
454 reported students
Bergen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Warder Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
432 reported students
Governor's Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
458 reported students
Public schools near Excel Academy Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 493 | 1 mi |
| Meiklejohn Elementary Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 521 | 1.2 mi |
| Van Arsdale Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 492 | 1.6 mi |
| Lincoln Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–08 | 824 | 1.8 mi |
| Weber Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 312 | 1.9 mi |
| Lukas Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 402 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Excel Academy Charter School
What grades does Excel Academy Charter School serve?
Excel Academy Charter School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
How many students attend Excel Academy Charter School?
Excel Academy Charter School reported 445 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 506 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Excel Academy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 445 students and 30.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Excel Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Excel Academy Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Excel Academy Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Excel Academy Charter School in?
Excel Academy Charter School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1, based in Golden, CO, which operates 144 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Excel Academy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sierra Elementary School (1 mi), Meiklejohn Elementary (1.2 mi), Van Arsdale Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.