Platte River Charter Academy
4085 South Lark Sparrow St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 | (303) 221-1070
- Grades: KG-8
- Student Enrollment: 507
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 507 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 9th out of 408 middle schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4085 S. Lark Sparrow St., Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
School Operational Details
- Charter School
School District Details
- Douglas County Region 1 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,418
- Graduation Rate: 89.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.5
- Enrolled Students: 59,932
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 507
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 241 (47.5%)
- Females: 266 (52.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Black | 10 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 46 | 9.1% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.9% |
| White | 428 | 84.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 54 | 10.7% |
| 1st Grade | 55 | 10.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 57 | 11.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 54 | 10.7% |
| 4th Grade | 53 | 10.5% |
| 5th Grade | 54 | 10.7% |
| 6th Grade | 52 | 10.3% |
| 7th Grade | 77 | 15.2% |
| 8th Grade | 51 | 10.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 76%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:20%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $33,639
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,501 | 32% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $34,174 | 68% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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