American Academy

6971 MIRA VISTA LANE
CASTLE PINES, CO 80108

www.aak8.org/

Charter School 2,559 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The American Academy at Castle Pines is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of a larger network of American Academy campuses in Colorado, it operates with a focus on providing a structured, academically rigorous environment that emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach. The school is known for its Core Knowledge curriculum, which aims to provide a comprehensive, content-rich education that builds a broad base of knowledge across various subjects including history, science, literature, and the arts.

Beyond its core academics, the American Academy is recognized for its emphasis on character development and technology integration. The school fosters a community-oriented culture where parent involvement is highly encouraged and valued as a cornerstone of student success. By combining traditional instructional methods with modern technological tools, the institution seeks to prepare students for success in high school and beyond while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal responsibility.

2,559

Total Students

156.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,632
Hispanic	211
Black	22
Asian	506
Two or More	166
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,632 (63.8 %)
Asian
506 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
211 (8.2 %)
Two or More
166 (6.5 %)
Black
22 (0.9 %)
American Indian
21 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Phone:	(720)292-5200
Website:	http://www.aak8.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	2,559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	156.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 2

Kindergarten 291

Grade 1 312

Grade 2 308

Grade 3 304

Grade 4 310

Grade 5 289

Grade 6 266

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 225

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for American Academy
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	291
Grade 1	312
Grade 2	308
Grade 3	304
Grade 4	310
Grade 5	289
Grade 6	266
Grade 7	252
Grade 8	225

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for American Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,253	49%
Male	1,306	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)