- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000082
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #44 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 080234000082 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 18.9:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 942 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy 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 927
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
927 students
What this shows Aurora West College Preparatory Academy reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aurora West College Preparatory Academy compares
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is a shrinking 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 109% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Colorado - lower ratio than 21% 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
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 13.4%
Asian 6.4%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 West College Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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 Aurora West College Preparatory Academy'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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has 927 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 942 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is 18.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
80.3% of students at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aurora West College Preparatory Academy?
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West College Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Aurora West College Preparatory Academy ranks #44 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 West College Preparatory Academy, 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.