How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Aurora Central Campus | Vanguard Classical School - West |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AURORA, CO | DENVER, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 2,468 | 380 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 69.1% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Aurora Central Campus | Vanguard Classical School - West |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,113 | $19,113 |
| District | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A | Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Aurora Central Campus | Vanguard Classical School - West |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| African American | 13.5% | 22.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69.8% | 64.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Aurora Central Campus | Vanguard Classical School - West |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 411.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.