- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
Federal NCES profile for Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080234006483
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #60 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks #60 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 080234006483 · Aurora, CO Other · MID · TRAD
960 enr · 19.2:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory shrank from 1,037 students in 2022-23 to 937 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 50.2 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 960
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
960 students
What this shows Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory reports 960 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory compares
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 960 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
960
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 23.0%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory'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 (~960 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
How many students attend Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory has 960 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,037 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is 19.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
39.6% of students at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
The largest demographic group at Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory?
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory ranks #60 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 Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory, 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.