Community Leadership Academy

6880 HOLLY STREET
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

Charter School 321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is a public charter school located in Commerce City, Colorado, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on preparing students for academic success through a structured, rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics. By fostering a close-knit learning environment, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and provide students—particularly those from the local Commerce City community—with the tools necessary for future educational advancement and civic participation.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Community Leadership Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. As part of the broader Pinnacle Charter School network, the academy encourages students to embrace leadership roles and develop a sense of responsibility toward their peers and neighbors. Through a combination of small class sizes, intentional instruction, and a supportive school culture, CLA strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate the challenges of high school and beyond while actively contributing to their community.

321

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	289
Black	1
Two or More	7

Hispanic
289 (90.0 %)
White
24 (7.5 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(303)288-2711
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
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 29

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 52