Enrollment
2,468
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
121.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aurora Central Campus compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aurora Central Campus
Aurora Central Campus is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 2,468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Colorado schools and 23% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 95% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,468 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Rangeview High School (2,078 students) and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students) alongside Aurora Central Campus.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aurora Central Campus compares
Aurora Central Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,314
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Aurora Central Campus.
$16,314
Per student
+0%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,078
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,468 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Aurora Central Campus a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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