Overview
Aurora Academy Charter School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in AURORA, Colorado. The school enrolls 524 students. It is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictAurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
County8005
CityAURORA
ZIP80010
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080234001759
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment524
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)