Excel Academy Charter School

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 478 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Excel Academy Charter School, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich Core Knowledge curriculum, which emphasizes a structured academic foundation in subjects such as history, science, literature, and the arts. By focusing on a well-rounded education, the school aims to develop students' critical thinking skills and foster a strong sense of civic responsibility and academic excellence.

Beyond its academic rigor, Excel Academy places a significant focus on building a character-based school culture. The institution integrates the "Character First" program, which teaches students core values like integrity, respect, and perseverance. With a community-oriented approach, the school encourages parental involvement and maintains a dedicated focus on preparing students for success in high school and beyond by balancing academic achievement with the development of strong personal character.

478

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excel Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	57
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
387 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
57 (11.9 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)467-2295
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 66