American Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Castle Pines, Colorado 80108 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#122 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#10558 of 50,301 nationally
About American Academy
American Academy is a charter elementary located in Castle Pines, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 2,803 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 122nd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,803.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)6.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for American Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 6.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near American Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students · 618 m away
DC Montessori Charter School
Castle Rock · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
547 students · 1.2 km away
Timber Trail Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students · 1.4 km away
Castle View High School
Castle Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,938 students · 5.7 km away
Castle Rock Middle School
Castle Rock · Public middle · Grades 7–8
660 students · 6.0 km away
Meadow View Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students · 6.1 km away
Rocky Heights Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,129 students · 6.4 km away
Rock Canyon High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,325 students · 6.9 km away
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
361 students · 7.2 km away
Early Childhood Center
Castle Rock · Public other · Grades PK–PK
110 students · 7.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is American Academy a good school?
American Academy has a Success Index (US) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #122 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does American Academy rank in Colorado?
American Academy ranks #122 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #10558 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend American Academy?
American Academy had 2,803 students in 2025.
Is American Academy a elementary school or a high school?
American Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near American Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of American Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.