Aurora Academy Charter School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction AURORA, CO Grades KG–08 City: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (74.4)
  • 536 Students
  • 40.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)367-5983 Phone
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Aurora Academy Charter School
AURORA, CO 80010
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (74.4)
536
Students
40.0
Teachers
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
(303)367-5983
Phone

Aurora Academy Charter School is a public charter school administered by the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district in AURORA, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 536 students enrolled; a 13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
536.0
State avg: 394.0
▲ 36% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
73.9%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 53% worse
School Details
School Name
Aurora Academy Charter School
NCESSCH ID
080234001759
State School ID
CO-0180-0458
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
AURORA JOINT DISTRICT NO. 28 OF THE COUNTIES OF ADAMS AND A
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
10251 EAST 1ST AVE
City
AURORA
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80010
County
Arapahoe County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0806
State Leg. Upper
08028
State Leg. Lower
08042
Latitude
39.7186
Longitude
-104.869
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
536
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 396 73.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
LEAID
0802340
State LEA ID
CO-0180
Phone
(303)365-7800
Website
http://aurorak12.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
AURORA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$802,840K
Federal Revenue
$92,889K
State Revenue
$338,520K
Local Revenue
$371,431K
Total Expenditure
$871,154K
Instruction Exp.
$335,884K
Support Services
$332,939K
Other Current Exp.
$21,853K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Aurora Academy Charter School

1
Lansing Elementary Community School
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0.6 mi
2
Lotus School for Excellence
AURORA · Other
0.6 mi
3
Fulton Academy of Excellence
AURORA · Elementary
0.7 mi
4
New America School - Aurora
DENVER · High
0.8 mi
5
Jamaica Child Development Center
AURORA · Prekindergarten
0.8 mi
6
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AURORA · Prekindergarten
0.8 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aurora Academy Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Aurora Academy Charter School?
536 students are enrolled at Aurora Academy Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Aurora Academy Charter School have?
Aurora Academy Charter School has 40.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Aurora Academy Charter School serve?
Aurora Academy Charter School serves grades KG through 08.
Is Aurora Academy Charter School a charter school?
Aurora Academy Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Aurora Academy Charter School located in?
Aurora Academy Charter School is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Aurora Academy Charter School belong to?
Aurora Academy Charter School is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district.
How much does Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A spend per student?
The Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district spends approximately $1,625,287,313 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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