- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Lotus School for Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Lotus School for Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234001916Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lotus School for Excellence earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #39 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lotus School for Excellence has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lotus School for Excellence ranks #39 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lotus School for Excellence held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080234001916 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,008 enr · 16.5:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Lotus School for Excellence held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lotus School for 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
Lotus School for Excellence
1,008 students
What this shows Lotus School for Excellence reports 1,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lotus School for Excellence compares
Lotus School for 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 101% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% 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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 39.0%
White 10.9%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Lotus School for Excellence is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Lotus School for 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 Lotus School for 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 (~1,008 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lotus School for Excellence
How many students attend Lotus School for Excellence?
Lotus School for Excellence has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lotus School for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Lotus School for Excellence is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher 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 Lotus School for Excellence?
77.5% of students at Lotus School for Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lotus School for Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Lotus School for Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lotus School for Excellence?
Lotus School for Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Lotus School for Excellence rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Lotus School for Excellence ranks #39 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 Lotus School for 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.