- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Fulton Academy of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Fulton Academy of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000062
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fulton Academy of Excellence earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #64 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fulton Academy of Excellence has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Excellence ranks #64 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Fulton Academy of Excellence held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080234000062 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 18.6:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Fulton Academy of Excellence held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fulton Academy of Excellence 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 410
Fulton Academy of Excellence
410 students
What this shows Fulton Academy of Excellence reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fulton Academy of Excellence compares
Fulton Academy of Excellence 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 107% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
African American 8.8%
White 6.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Fulton Academy of Excellence is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Fulton Academy of Excellence 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 Fulton Academy of Excellence'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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fulton Academy of Excellence
How many students attend Fulton Academy of Excellence?
Fulton Academy of Excellence has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Fulton Academy of Excellence is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fulton Academy of Excellence?
79.8% of students at Fulton Academy of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fulton Academy of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Fulton Academy of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fulton Academy of Excellence?
Fulton Academy of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Fulton Academy of Excellence rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Fulton Academy of Excellence ranks #64 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 Fulton Academy of Excellence, 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.