- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Aurora Central Campus
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Central Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000056
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Central Campus earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #52 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Central Campus has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Central Campus ranks #52 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+172 students YoY
Aurora Central Campus grew from 2,084 students in 2022-23 to 2,256 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+172 students YoY 080234000056 · Aurora, CO Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,468 enr · 20.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rangeview High School (2,078 students)
Aurora Central Campus grew from 2,084 students in 2022-23 to 2,256 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora Central Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lotus School f
Lotus School for Excellence
1,008 students
What this shows Aurora Central Campus reports 2,468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Central Campus compares
Aurora Central Campus 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 95% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,468 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,468
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
African American 13.5%
White 7.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Aurora Central Campus is about as mixed as 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 Central Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lotus School for Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Central Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~2,468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Central Campus
How many students attend Aurora Central Campus?
Aurora Central Campus has 2,468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 2,084 (2022-23) → 2,256 (2023-24), up 172.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Central Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Central Campus is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora Central Campus?
75.0% of students at Aurora Central Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Central Campus?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Central Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Central Campus?
Aurora Central Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Central Campus rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Central Campus ranks #52 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 Aurora Central Campus, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Rangeview High School (2,078 students), Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students), and Gateway High School (1,748 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.