- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Altura Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Altura Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000052
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altura Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #65 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Altura Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altura Elementary School ranks #65 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Altura Elementary School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 080234000052 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 22:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Altura Elementary School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 537 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Altura Elementary School 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 527
Altura Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Altura Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altura Elementary School compares
Altura Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 106% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.9%
African American 7.8%
White 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Altura Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
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 Altura Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altura Elementary School'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 other 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altura Elementary School
How many students attend Altura Elementary School?
Altura Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altura Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altura Elementary School is 22:1, which is 33% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altura Elementary School?
79.3% of students at Altura Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altura Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Altura Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altura Elementary School?
Altura Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Altura Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Altura Elementary School ranks #65 of 70 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 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 Altura Elementary School, 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.