How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
|---|---|---|
| Location | THORNTON, Colorado | AURORA, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 35,747 | 38,135 |
| Number of Schools | 55 | 61 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,916 | $19,113 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 44.8% | 41.1% |
| Local Revenue | 45.4% | 46.4% |
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Federal State Local
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 11.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.3% | 59.6% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.8% | 69.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 115 | 42 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 283.8:1 | 331.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | — |
School Types
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 12
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.