- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Jewell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jewell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000066
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jewell Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jewell Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jewell Elementary School ranks #7 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Jewell Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080234000066 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 17:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Jewell Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jewell Elementary School 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 493
Jewell Elementary School
493 students
What this shows Jewell Elementary School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jewell Elementary School compares
Jewell Elementary School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
African American 23.1%
White 10.1%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Jewell Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Jewell Elementary School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jewell Elementary School'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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jewell Elementary School
How many students attend Jewell Elementary School?
Jewell Elementary School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jewell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jewell Elementary School is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jewell Elementary School?
71.7% of students at Jewell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jewell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jewell Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jewell Elementary School?
Jewell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Jewell Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Jewell Elementary School ranks #7 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 Jewell Elementary School, 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.