WYATT ACADEMY

What WYATT ACADEMY does

Wyatt Academy is a tuition-free K-5 public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools, operating from a single historic facility at 3620 Franklin St. in Denver's Cole-Whittier neighborhood. Founded in 2004 after the community rallied to restore the 1887 George W. Wyatt Elementary building, the school serves elementary-age students and their families with a curriculum built on Expeditionary Learning and Common Core-aligned instruction. Academic programming spans Benchmark Advance literacy, Heggerty phonics, Eureka Squared math, STEAM, Modern Band music, and Listos! Spanish, supplemented by dedicated English Language Development, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and Social-Emotional Learning blocks including a full-time social worker.

Beyond classroom instruction, Wyatt operates the Empowerment Center in the school's basement, providing free food, clothing, laundry, and computer access to students' families and the broader community. The school has assembled an ecosystem of free after-school partnerships with YMCA, Vive Wellness, Open Door's ACE program, Slow Foods Denver, ArtistiCO, St. Charles Recreation Center, and New Cottage Arts, and added the Welcome+ family health benefits program in 2022 (telemedicine, dental, vision, pharmacy, legal services). Performance outcomes include 5 consecutive years of Green SPF ratings (since 2019), a #1 DPS ranking for Math/ELA growth (2018-2019), 88% median growth in Math for grades 3-5, 58% reading proficiency (up from 12%), and the 2020 Colorado Succeeds Prize.

The business model is non-profit public charter school funding: per-pupil state allocations routed through Denver Public Schools form the core revenue stream, supplemented by philanthropic donations (facilitated via a Square donation link), corporate sponsorships (Target, Colorado Rapids, U.S. Soccer Foundation), and in-kind food recovery partnerships (We Don't Waste, Conscience Alliance, Trader Joe's, Denver Food Rescue). Enrollment is facilitated through the DPS SchoolChoice system, online interest forms, in-person applications, and school tours, with Maria Estrada leading family and community engagement. There is no tuition, no resellers, and no investor capital — governance is by an independent Board of Trustees.

Name

WYATT ACADEMY

Legal name

Wyatt Academy

Website

https://wyattacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wyatt Academy is a tuition-free K-5 public charter school in Denver's Cole-Whittier neighborhood, serving elementary students and their families with Expeditionary Learning curriculum and a free community Empowerment Center providing food, clothing, and wraparound services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF)

Keywords

• Public charter school
• K-5 elementary education
• Community school model
• After-school programs
• Social emotional learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a tuition-free public charter school authorized by Denver Public Schools, Wyatt Academy receives per-pupil state funding and operates as a public educational institution with no tuition charges to families

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Wyatt Academy operates a tuition-free K-5 public charter school in Denver, CO, delivering Common Core-aligned, inquiry-based academic programming grounded in the Expeditionary Learning framework. The school couples classroom instruction with a community Empowerment Center that provides free food, clothing, laundry, and computer access to families, along with free after-school programming through community partners.

Product overview

Wyatt Academy is a tuition-free public K-5 charter school offering a comprehensive educational program centered on expeditionary learning, Common Core-aligned academics, and social-emotional development. The core educational offerings include literacy (Benchmark Advance and Heggerty), math (Eureka Squared), STEAM, music, Spanish, and physical education. Beyond academics, the school operates a community-focused Empowerment Center providing food, clothing, laundry, and computer access at no cost. The school partners with multiple organizations for free after-school programming (YMCA, Vive Wellness, Open Door ACE, Slow Foods, ArtistiCO, St. Charles Rec, New Cottage Arts). Additional services include English Language Development, Special Education, Gifted and Talented programs, and the Welcome+ family health benefits program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empowerment Center: A free community resource providing food, clothing, laundry, and computer use for all community members, located in the basement of the school building.
• Family Empowerment Center

Products and services

• Wyatt Academy K-5 Education Program A tuition-free public charter school serving grades K-5 in Denver, CO, offering Common Core-aligned, inquiry-based academic programming with Expeditionary Learning curriculum focused on social, emotional, and academic development. Free to families, funded by per-pupil state funding.
• Empowerment Center A free community resource center located in the basement of the school building, offering food, clothing, laundry facilities, and computer access to all community members (not just enrolled families), open Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.
• After-School Programming Free after-school programming partnerships with organizations including YMCA, Vive Wellness, Open Door's ACE program, Slow Foods Denver, ArtistiCO, St. Charles Recreation Center, and New Cottage Arts, offering activities from homework assistance to sports and arts at no cost to families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% median growth percentile in Math for 3rd-5th grade students
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Welcome+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Welcome+ provides Wyatt families with health and wellness benefits at no cost including 24/7 telemedicine via Teladoc, access to board-certified doctors (Spanish and English), dental, vision, pharmacy, hearing aids, diabetic supplies, CT scans/MRIs discounts, and legal counsel at discounted rates.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYMCA operates an after-school program at Wyatt Academy. Students are picked up from classes at 3:30 PM and parents have until 6 PM for pickup. Activities include crafts, outdoor play, and extracurricular activities.
• Vive WellnesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated across the street from Wyatt's main entrance. Staff picks up students at dismissal and offers activities including karate, swimming, and other physical sports.
• Open Door's ACE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOpen Door's Academic & Character Development (ACE) after-school program provides education, sustained resources, and life-altering relationships with at-risk youth through alternative positive activities, family support and intervention services. Monday-Thursday, 3-5:30pm at Wyatt Academy.
• We Don't WastecoreOthersNon-profit organization that recovers unused quality food from the food industry and redistributes it to families in need. Helps stock the Wyatt Empowerment Center with food supplies.
• Conscience AlliancecoreOthers501c(3) organization that encourages food donations through art and music to redistribute quality food where needed. Partnership with schools like Wyatt has been instrumental in reducing child hunger.
• Trader Joe'sminorOthersThrough the Neighborhood Shares Program, Trader Joe's donates 100% of unsold products that remain fit to be enjoyed to local food recovery organizations, helping stock the Empowerment Center.
• Denver Food RescuecoreOthersFood rescue organization providing groceries to the Wyatt Family Empowerment Center for distribution to families and community members.
• Together ColoradominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-partisan, multi-racial, multi-faith organization that unlocks the power of people to transform communities. Works with Wyatt on addressing social issues affecting the community including education.
• Slow Foods DenverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school program where students prepare and learn about new foods and have the chance to taste them. Fun and engaging way to explore the culinary world. Program at Salvation Army Denver, 2:30-6:30pm, weekly fee $55 with CCAP accepted.
• ArtistiCOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaging after-school dance program that empowers students through the joy of dance. Students master various dance genres while cultivating discipline and creativity. K-2 grade Mondays, 3-5 grade Fridays.
• St. Charles Recreation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides transportation for students from Wyatt Academy at dismissal time. Students walk together to the center for sports, activities, homework assistance, and light snack.
• New Cottage ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2019, transforms lives through music and art education. Year-round classes, workshops, camps, and performances invest in social, emotional, and intellectual development of youth and families.
• Colorado Rapids Soccer ClubcoreOthersProvided the Mini Pitch soccer playspace at Wyatt Academy, bringing children, families, and community together for active, healthy lifestyle.
• U.S. Soccer FoundationcoreOthersProvided the Mini Pitch soccer playspace at Wyatt Academy, creating a safe soccer space for children, families, and community.
• Take Note Colorado / Little Kids RockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTake Note Colorado offers all Wyatt students the opportunity to participate in Little Kids Rock band, a program that inspires children with culturally responsive music education.
• Bell XcelminorOthersProfessional development organization that recognizes outstanding educators. Wyatt Academy's Melody Means was named Bell Xcel Educator of the Year in 2021.
• Denver Public SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorizing entity for Wyatt Academy as a charter school. School participates in DPS SchoolChoice enrollment system and DPS Transitions team processes.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DSST Public Schools: One of the largest and highest-performing charter networks in Denver operating K-12 campuses; comparable as DPS-authorized charters serving similar demographics, though DSST has far greater scale.
• Denver Language School: DPS-authorized K-8 language-immersion charter school serving a similar demographic footprint in Denver; comparable tuition-free charter model with an enrichment-focused curriculum.
• KIPP Colorado Schools: Multi-campus KIPP charter network operating across Denver serving primarily underserved communities; directly comparable as a non-profit public charter elementary school competing for the same DPS SchoolChoice families.
• STRIVE Prep: Denver charter school network serving predominantly students of color in underserved neighborhoods; comparable mission, grade levels, and authorizer (DPS).
• Rocky Mountain Prep: Denver-based public charter school network operating multiple K-5 campuses with a mission of serving diverse learners; closest direct competitor within the DPS charter ecosystem.
• Vanguard Classical School: Denver public charter school with an explicit classical/Expeditionary Learning-aligned pedagogy, closely mirroring Wyatt's pedagogical model.

Broad incumbents

• National Heritage Academies: Large for-profit charter management organization operating K-8 public charter schools nationwide; comparable tuition-free charter K-8 model serving similar demographics, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-state charter management organization operating classical academies across the U.S., including Colorado; comparable as a tuition-free public charter with a defined pedagogical framework, though at much greater scale.

Others

• El Education: National nonprofit that originated the Expeditionary Learning curriculum Wyatt uses; comparable as the framework provider and a partner/advisor for schools pursuing the EL model.

Regional players

• Academy of Urban Learning: Colorado charter school serving at-risk youth with wraparound services; thematically comparable focus on holistic support for underserved students, though targeting older grades.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/WyattAcademyK8
• Facebookfacebook.com/WyattAcademyK5
• Instagraminstagram.com/wyattacademy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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