Ricardo Flores Magon Academy

Charter School 253 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ricardo Flores Magón Academy (RFMA) is a public charter school located in the Berkeley neighborhood of Northwest Denver. Serving students in grades K–8, the academy is known for its commitment to a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes both core subjects and the integration of cultural heritage. The school operates with a mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for success in high school and beyond, fostering a supportive community environment for its diverse student body.

The school is named after Ricardo Flores Magón, a prominent Mexican social reformer and anarchist philosopher, and this influence is reflected in the academy’s focus on community engagement, civic responsibility, and social consciousness. RFMA utilizes a structured educational model designed to close achievement gaps, often incorporating bilingual education components and a strong emphasis on character development to ensure that students are well-rounded, critical thinkers prepared to contribute positively to their community.

253

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	235
Black	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
235 (92.9 %)
White
12 (4.7 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)412-7610
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 23

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 29