- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Aurora Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234001759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Academy Charter School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Academy Charter School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Academy Charter School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Aurora Academy Charter School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080234001759 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
536 enr · 12.2:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Aurora Academy Charter School held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora Academy Charter 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 536
Aurora Academy Charter School
536 students
What this shows Aurora Academy Charter School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Academy Charter School compares
Aurora Academy Charter School 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 9.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Aurora Academy Charter School is more 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 Aurora Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Academy Charter 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 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Academy Charter School
How many students attend Aurora Academy Charter School?
Aurora Academy Charter School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Academy Charter School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora Academy Charter School?
55.1% of students at Aurora Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Academy Charter School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Academy Charter School?
Aurora Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Aurora Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Academy Charter School ranks #5 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 Aurora Academy Charter 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.