Enrollment
802
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Global Village Academy Aurora compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Global Village Academy Aurora
Global Village Academy Aurora is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Aurora, Colorado, enrolling 802 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Global Village Academy Aurora is leaner than roughly 86% of Colorado schools and 31% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 184 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 Global Village Academy Aurora.
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 Global Village Academy Aurora compares
Global Village Academy Aurora on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Global Village Academy Aurora.
$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 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
- 2,468
- 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 elementary 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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Global Village Academy Aurora a good school?
Global Village Academy Aurora earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 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.
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