EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY
EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 school district, located in EDWARDS, CO with about 348 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 22 teachers, EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY (ECCA), located in Edwards, Colorado, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school that serves as a popular alternative to traditional district-run schools. Established with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that balances core curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a close-knit community, ECCA aims to provide personalized attention to students, helping them build a strong foundation for future academic success in high school and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on a "back-to-basics" approach, integrating traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools to meet state standards. Beyond academics, ECCA places a high value on parental involvement and community partnership, which are central pillars of its operational model. Located in the heart of the Vail Valley, the academy attracts families looking for an intimate, focused educational setting that prioritizes both intellectual growth and the cultivation of personal responsibility within the student body.
For more information, contact EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY at (970) 926-0656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDWARDS, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
http://www.ecca.org/
EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Charter school in EDWARDS, CO with about 348 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 - District:
- Eagle County School District No. Re 50
- Total Students:
- 348
- Teachers:
- 22.71
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 348 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAGLE COUNTY CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.