Lincoln Charter Academy

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 809 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Charter Academy, located in Arvada, Colorado, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to a structured, back-to-basics academic environment, placing a heavy emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and writing. It prides itself on high academic standards and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

In addition to its focus on academics, Lincoln Charter Academy fosters a close-knit community atmosphere with an emphasis on character development and parental involvement. As a charter school, it operates with a specific mission to provide a distinct educational choice for families in the Arvada area, often utilizing a "Core Knowledge" sequence to ensure a well-rounded and sequenced approach to learning. The school is generally recognized for its professional culture and its efforts to maintain a cohesive, disciplined learning environment for its students.

809

Total Students

45.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lincoln Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	637
Hispanic	110
Black	6
Asian	16
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
637 (78.7 %)
Hispanic
110 (13.6 %)
Two or More
39 (4.8 %)
Asian
16 (2.0 %)
Black
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)467-5363
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 74