The Renaissance Academy
School Notes Overview:
Renaissance Academy is a private school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that educates children from their preschool years through eighth grade. Founded in 1993, Renaissance Academy is a recognized leader in gifted education. Our NCA (North Central Association) accredited school offers a unique gifted education program. Renaissance Academy’s unique philosophy prepares students for the future by balancing the child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our program creates an experiential, structured, loving, analysis-oriented, and intellectually stimulating environment that invites students into a process of self-discovery. The Academy, at the same time, engenders a sense of social responsibility by encouraging students to recognize and use their gifts in constructive ways. Our goal is to contribute to our students’ growth by providing a superior, well-rounded education that maximizes each child’s academic potential, develops their special gifts, and gives them the life skills necessary for success. Our desire is that our students mature into happy children who have high self-esteem....
School Overview:
The Renaissance Academy |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | El Paso County, CO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 71 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 23 students | ||
| Kind - 8 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers | |
This School |
(CO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 171 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Renaissance Academy is a private school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado that educates children from their preschool years through eighth grade. Founded in 1993, Renaissance Academy is a recognized leader in gifted education. Our NCA (North Central Association) accredited school offers a unique gifted education program. Renaissance Academy’s unique philosophy prepares students for the future by balancing the child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. Our program creates an experiential, structured, loving, analysis-oriented, and intellectually stimulating environment that invites students into a process of self-discovery. The Academy, at the same time, engenders a sense of social responsibility by encouraging students to recognize and use their gifts in constructive ways. Our goal is to contribute to our students’ growth by providing a superior, well-rounded education that maximizes each child’s academic potential, develops their special gifts, and gives them the life skills necessary for success. Our desire is that our students mature into happy children who have high self-esteem.
- Profile last updated: 02/03/2007
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A breakaway congregation of former Episcopalians ordered to vacate Grace Church and St. - Ex-Episcopalians form Anglican church in Springs (KJCT 8 Grand Junction)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A breakaway Episcopal congregation that lost its bid to keep a Colorado Springs church building has reorganized as St. George's Anglican Church. - Ex-Episcopalians form Anglican church in Springs (KRDO Colorado Springs)
posted on March 30, 2009 at 03:45:05 pm
Associated Press - March 30, 2009 11:44 AM ET COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A breakaway Episcopal congregation that lost its bid to keep a Colorado Springs church building has reorganized as...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (80919) | School Zip (80919) |
(CO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 28,211 people | 4,301,072 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 33% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $73,210 | $51,174 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.7 rooms | 5.7 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 21 years old | 35 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (80919) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 66% / 34% |
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