- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Boston K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Boston K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000055
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boston K-8 School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #46 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Boston K-8 School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boston K-8 School ranks #46 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Boston K-8 School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 080234000055 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 16.5:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Boston K-8 School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Boston K-8 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 413
Boston K-8 School
413 students
What this shows Boston K-8 School reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boston K-8 School compares
Boston K-8 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 115% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 11.1%
Asian 6.1%
White 4.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Boston K-8 School is less 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 Boston K-8 School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boston K-8 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 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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boston K-8 School
How many students attend Boston K-8 School?
Boston K-8 School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boston K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boston K-8 School is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher 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 Boston K-8 School?
82.7% of students at Boston K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boston K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Boston K-8 School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boston K-8 School?
Boston K-8 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 Boston K-8 School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Boston K-8 School ranks #46 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 Boston K-8 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.