How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AURORA, Colorado | BRIGHTON, Colorado |
| Total Enrollment | 38,135 | 22,713 |
| Number of Schools | 61 | 32 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 19.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,113 | $13,426 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.5% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 41.1% | 47.7% |
| Local Revenue | 46.4% | 44.5% |
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
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School District 27J
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.4% | 32.2% |
| African American | 16.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.6% | 56.6% |
| Asian | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.6% | 32.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | School District 27J |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 42 | 43 |
| Schools with AP | 6 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 331.4:1 | 696.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 41.9% |
School Types
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
School District 27J
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 6
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.