- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Academy of Advanced Learning
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Advanced Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234006736Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Advanced Learning earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Advanced Learning has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Advanced Learning ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Academy of Advanced Learning held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080234006736 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
789 enr · 20.8:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Academy of Advanced Learning held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Academy of Advanced Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 789
Academy of Advanced Learning
789 students
What this shows Academy of Advanced Learning reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Advanced Learning compares
Academy of Advanced Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy of Advanced Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Advanced Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Advanced Learning
How many students attend Academy of Advanced Learning?
Academy of Advanced Learning has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Advanced Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Advanced Learning is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Advanced Learning?
60.3% of students at Academy of Advanced Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Advanced Learning?
Academy of Advanced Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy of Advanced Learning rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Advanced Learning ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Academy of Advanced Learning, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.