- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Laredo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laredo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234000069
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laredo Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #47 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laredo Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laredo Elementary School ranks #47 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Laredo Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080234000069 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 23.6:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Laredo Elementary School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Laredo 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 449
Laredo Elementary School
449 students
What this shows Laredo Elementary School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laredo Elementary School compares
Laredo 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 108% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
20
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
African American 10.2%
White 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Laredo Elementary School 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 Laredo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laredo 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laredo Elementary School
How many students attend Laredo Elementary School?
Laredo Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laredo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laredo Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laredo Elementary School?
80.0% of students at Laredo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laredo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laredo Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laredo Elementary School?
Laredo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Laredo Elementary School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Laredo Elementary School ranks #47 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 Laredo 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.