Enrollment
282
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000083
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #47 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy ranks #47 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students) and Rangeview High School (2,078 students) alongside Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy.
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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy compares
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 52.5%
African American 19.1%
White 13.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is more mixed than 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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy.
$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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
How many students attend Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is 23.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
64.8% of students at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
The largest demographic group at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy ranks #47 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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy a good school?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. 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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial 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.
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