- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Vanguard Classical School - East
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Classical School - East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234006611Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Classical School - East earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Classical School - East has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Classical School - East ranks #2 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Vanguard Classical School - East held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080234006611 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
690 enr · 13:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Vanguard Classical School - East held near 728 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Classical School - East 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 690
Vanguard Classical School - East
690 students
What this shows Vanguard Classical School - East reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Classical School - East compares
Vanguard Classical School - East 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 39.0%
White 11.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Vanguard Classical School - East is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Vanguard Classical School - East 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 Vanguard Classical School - East'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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Classical School - East
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - East?
Vanguard Classical School - East has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 728 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - East?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - East is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Vanguard Classical School - East?
62.2% of students at Vanguard Classical School - East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Classical School - East?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Classical School - East is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Classical School - East?
Vanguard Classical School - East has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Vanguard Classical School - East rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Classical School - East ranks #2 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 Vanguard Classical School - East, 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.