- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Global Village Academy Aurora
Federal NCES profile for Global Village Academy Aurora, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234006318Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Global Village Academy Aurora earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Global Village Academy Aurora has class sizes smaller than 86% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Global Village Academy Aurora ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Global Village Academy Aurora held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080234006318 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
802 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Global Village Academy Aurora held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Global Village Academy Aurora 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 802
Global Village Academy Aurora
802 students
What this shows Global Village Academy Aurora reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Global Village Academy Aurora compares
Global Village Academy Aurora 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 14% in Colorado - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors4.3 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
African American 14.3%
White 7.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Global Village Academy Aurora is about as mixed as 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 Global Village Academy Aurora Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Global Village Academy Aurora'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 elementary 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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Global Village Academy Aurora
How many students attend Global Village Academy Aurora?
Global Village Academy Aurora has 802 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 856 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy Aurora?
The student-teacher ratio at Global Village Academy Aurora is 11.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% lower 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 Global Village Academy Aurora?
58.8% of students at Global Village Academy Aurora are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Global Village Academy Aurora?
The largest demographic group at Global Village Academy Aurora is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Global Village Academy Aurora?
Global Village Academy Aurora has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Global Village Academy Aurora rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Global Village Academy Aurora ranks #1 of 6 elementary 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 elementary 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 Global Village Academy Aurora, 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.