- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Vega Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Vega Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234006732Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vega Collegiate Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vega Collegiate Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vega Collegiate Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Vega Collegiate Academy held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080234006732 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
583 enr · 21.6:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Vega Collegiate Academy held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vega Collegiate Academy 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 583
Vega Collegiate Academy
583 students
What this shows Vega Collegiate Academy reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vega Collegiate Academy compares
Vega Collegiate Academy 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 143% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 143% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% 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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
Asian 25.2%
African American 5.5%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Vega Collegiate Academy 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 Vega Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vega Collegiate Academy'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 elementary 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vega Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Vega Collegiate Academy?
Vega Collegiate Academy has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vega Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vega Collegiate Academy is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vega Collegiate Academy?
93.7% of students at Vega Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vega Collegiate Academy?
The largest demographic group at Vega Collegiate Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vega Collegiate Academy?
Vega Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Vega Collegiate Academy rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Vega Collegiate Academy ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Vega Collegiate Academy, 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.