- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Aurora Quest K-8
Federal NCES profile for Aurora Quest K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234001674
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora Quest K-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora Quest K-8 has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Quest K-8 ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Aurora Quest K-8 held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080234001674 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 19.8:1 · 35.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Aurora Quest K-8 held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora Quest K-8 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 575
Aurora Quest K-8
575 students
What this shows Aurora Quest K-8 reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora Quest K-8 compares
Aurora Quest K-8 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.7% | ▼ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Aurora Quest K-8 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 Quest K-8 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aurora Quest K-8'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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora Quest K-8
How many students attend Aurora Quest K-8?
Aurora Quest K-8 has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora Quest K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora Quest K-8 is 19.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora Quest K-8?
35.7% of students at Aurora Quest K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora Quest K-8?
The largest demographic group at Aurora Quest K-8 is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora Quest K-8?
Aurora Quest K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Quest K-8 rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora Quest K-8 ranks #3 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 Quest K-8, 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.