The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in English language arts. The lowest is 62% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public charter school within Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re‑4. It is located on Academy Court in the town of Windsor, a rapidly growing community in northern Colorado that blends residential subdivisions with a strong industrial and manufacturing employment base. The school enrolls a large student body for an elementary school, with classes distributed evenly across each grade level. Most students are white, and a small share qualify for free or reduced‑price lunch, a figure well below the district and county averages.
On state assessments in math, English language arts, and fifth‑grade science, the school’s proficiency rates place it among the highest-performing schools in Weld County. Relative to districts in Weld County, its overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quartile. That result reflects consistent performance across a student body that is not economically diverse by the measure of meal benefits. The school is a charter, meaning it operates with its own governance and educational approach within the larger district framework; the district itself has articulated a Graduate Profile emphasizing skills like creating, evaluating, relating, advocating, and participating, and has adopted a strategic plan focused on academic excellence, student well‑being, and expanded career and technical education pathways at the secondary level.
The town of Windsor has been among the fastest-growing communities in northern Colorado. Its historic downtown is compact and walkable, centered on Main Park, but much of the recent development has pushed westward toward the I‑25 interchange, where the built environment is auto‑oriented. Major employers include manufacturing and industrial firms such as Vestas, Hexcel, Owens Illinois, and Metal Container Corporation; construction, manufacturing, and healthcare and social assistance are the top employment sectors. Housing values in the area are above the national typical, and rents have been near that benchmark as well. The town has invested in parks, trails, and civic facilities, but new residents should expect a suburban landscape shaped by rapid expansion.
The district passed a substantial bond in 2022, funding safety upgrades, school rebuilds, and additions across the district. The new Grandview Elementary opened in fall 2024, and other projects continue. These improvements affect facility quality and capacity at the elementary level, including at this charter school. The bond did not raise the tax rate. For families considering this school, the academic profile is strong relative to other schools in the county, and the charter structure may appeal to those seeking a particular educational identity within the district. The student body is not representative of the county’s economic diversity, and parents should be aware of that demographic context. The school serves only the elementary grades, so families will need to consider middle and high school options later. The absence of data on discipline, staffing, chronic absenteeism, and special populations such as students with disabilities or English learners means those areas cannot be assessed from the available information; a parent may want to follow up with the school directly on those topics.
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