James Madison Charter Academy School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

660 SYRACUSE STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

Charter School 103 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

James Madison Charter Academy (JMCA), located in Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on the "Core Knowledge" curriculum, a content-rich academic program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in history, science, literature, and the arts. By fostering a structured learning environment, the academy aims to promote academic excellence while encouraging students to develop the character traits and habits necessary for long-term success.

Beyond its focus on core academics, JMCA is known for maintaining a smaller, community-centered atmosphere that prioritizes partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school places a high value on consistent communication and parental involvement, viewing the education of the child as a collaborative effort. By blending rigorous intellectual standards with a supportive school culture, James Madison Charter Academy strives to prepare its students not only for high school transition but also for responsible citizenship.

103

Total Students

8.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Charter Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	34
Black	11
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
44 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (33.0 %)
Two or More
13 (12.6 %)
Black
11 (10.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0 %)

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:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3977
Website:	http://jmcacolorado.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	103
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 18

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 5