At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386.5
Merit Academy: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Merit Academy
Merit Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Woodland Park. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Woodland Park School District No. Re-2. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Colorado median of 16.2:1 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 (84.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Merit Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.01 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.1%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6%
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.
Other schools in Woodland Park School District No. Re-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodland Park JR/SR High School
High · Grades 07–12
490 reported students
Columbine Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
321 reported students
Summit Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
286 reported students
Public schools near Merit Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine Elementary School Elementary · Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 | PK–06 | 321 | 0.4 mi |
| Woodland Park JR/SR High School High · Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 | 07–12 | 490 | 1 mi |
| Summit Elementary School Elementary · Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 | PK–06 | 286 | 6.4 mi |
| Ute Pass Elementary School Elementary · Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El | PK–06 | 174 | 6.8 mi |
| Douglass Valley Elementary School Elementary · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | KG–05 | 306 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Merit Academy
What grades does Merit Academy serve?
Merit Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Woodland Park School District No. Re-2.
How many students attend Merit Academy?
Merit Academy reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Merit Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 452 students and 33.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Merit Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Merit Academy 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 Merit Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27% 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 Merit Academy in?
Merit Academy is part of Woodland Park School District No. Re-2, based in Woodland Park, CO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Merit Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Columbine Elementary School (0.4 mi), Woodland Park JR/SR High School (1 mi), Summit Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.