Colorado West Christian School
School Overview:
Colorado West Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1981 | |
| County | Montrose County, CO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 164 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 14% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 12 students | ||
| Kind - 30 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 4 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 30% | |
| Average Class Size | 14 | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $40 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | |
| Head of School | Brad Fell | |
| Admissions Director | Gloria Murphy | |
In the News:
- Academy looks to volunteers to help financial shortfall (Montrose Daily Press)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 10:25:00 am
MONTROSE — For six years, Rocky Mountain International Academy has operated in the black, said founder Doug Kiesewetter. However, with the unstable economy, the school is having to look harder to make ends meet. - Giving back to the community ... (Montrose Daily Press)
posted on May 22, 2009 at 04:54:44 am
The Colorado West Christian School had a community service day (Serve-A-Thon) Friday where students provided a variety of chores and services to a number of local groups. - Colorado West Christian school looks to raise funds; help community (Montrose Daily Press)
posted on May 21, 2009 at 10:24:50 am
MONTROSE — A poor economy is having an impact even in education. - Print Edition (Montrose Daily Press)
posted on May 19, 2009 at 10:20:20 am
MONTROSE — Those receiving messages concerning the imminent cancellation of their credit or debit cards should know they are not alone — but they should also know it's a scam. - From the troop to the troops (Montrose Daily Press)
posted on March 24, 2009 at 10:19:41 am
MONTROSE — A box of Girl Scout cookies can brighten one’s day, so a local troop decided they would send the “yummy” happiness to those that need it most — soldiers overseas.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (81401) | School Zip (81401) |
(CO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,168 people | 4,301,072 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 26% | 33% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $37,017 | $51,174 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 31 years old | 35 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (81401) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 75% / 25% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Spring Creek Adventist School - 23 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
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