BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY
BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY is a public charter school that is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,248 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 76 teachers, BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY (BLRA), located in the Banning Lewis Ranch community of Colorado Springs, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The school operates under the Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy network and is known for its commitment to a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes character development and personalized learning. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, the academy focuses on preparing students for higher education and career success through a curriculum that balances traditional core subjects with enrichment programs.
The school is distinct for its focus on the "Banning Lewis Way," which centers on core values such as respect, responsibility, and integrity. In addition to its strong academic standards, BLRA offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. Because it is part of a growing master-planned community, the school serves as a central hub for families in the area, often utilizing its modern facilities to support a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the surrounding neighborhood.
For more information, contact BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY at (719) 570-0075 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80927-5000
(719) 570-0075
BANNING LEWIS RANCH ACADEMY is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 1,248 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Falcon School District No. 49 in the county of El Paso and - Total Students:
- 1,248
- Teachers:
- 76.82
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,248 students
- White
- 60.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.4%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.