Lincoln Charter Academy

Lincoln Charter Academy in Arvada is a charter PK-8 school with approximately 817 students enrolled. It has a student-teacher ratio of approximately 18:1 (around 46 full-time teachers were employed). Approximately 40% of students were proficient in Mathematics, and 52% were proficient in reading/language arts on the last state assessments. While moderate, these scores are better than those of Colorado on average. There are approximately 22% minority students (primarily Hispanic or multiracial) in the demographics of the school; approximately 30-31% of students qualify for either free or reduced lunch, therefore showing some economic diversity. The 80004 zip code of Lincoln showed median listing home prices are about $630,000-$640,000, and the median sold prices ranged around $600,000. In terms of local rankings, Lincoln Charter Academy is constantly listed among the best elementary schools in Colorado for reading achievement and small community. They implement a rigorous, content-rich curriculum (Core Knowledge) with traditional instruction, supplemented with differentiated supports.

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"Q1. In what ways is Lincoln Charter Academy's curriculum distinctive from local district schools?

A1. Their personal learning model and vast emphasis on core skill development.

Q2. In what manner does the academy prepare students to be leaders?

A2. They engage students in leadership programs, student councils, and mentoring approaches that make them responsible.

Q3. What activities are available for students related to the arts, sciences, or public speaking?

A3. Students can enjoy drama, debate, science, STEM clubs, and visual arts.

Q4. How does the school achieve smaller class sizes and cater to learning needs?

A4. Smaller student-teacher ratios allow teachers to develop individual attention to improve growth.

Q5. What achievements do Lincoln Charter Academy students celebrate in their school community?

A5. Achievement in district competitions and community projects has been a constant theme with students."