Vanguard Classical School - East

Other Charter No virtual instruction AURORA, CO Grades KG–12 City: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
  • 690 Students
  • 48.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)338-4110 Phone
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Vanguard Classical School - East
AURORA, CO 80017
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–12 SchoolScore™ B (70.5)
690
Students
48.0
Teachers
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
(303)338-4110
Phone

Located in AURORA, COLORADO (ZIP 80017), Vanguard Classical School - East is a Other school with charter status serving grades KG–12 in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district.

Key statistics: 690 students enrolled; a 14.4:1 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 Other School Average
Enrollment
690.0
State avg: 527.0
▲ 31% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.38:1
State avg: 14.3:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
79.7%
State avg: 35.7%
▲ 123% worse
School Details
School Name
Vanguard Classical School - East
NCESSCH ID
080234006611
State School ID
CO-0180-9189
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
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
17101 EAST OHIO DRIVE
City
AURORA
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80017
County
Arapahoe County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0806
State Leg. Upper
08029
State Leg. Lower
08036
Latitude
39.70256
Longitude
-104.7867
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
690
Total Students
👩‍🏫
48.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
48.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)48.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 550 79.7%
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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2
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3
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4
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vanguard Classical School - East, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - East?
690 students are enrolled at Vanguard Classical School - East, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vanguard Classical School - East have?
Vanguard Classical School - East has 48.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - East serve?
Vanguard Classical School - East serves grades KG through 12.
Is Vanguard Classical School - East a charter school?
Vanguard Classical School - East is a charter school.
What metro area is Vanguard Classical School - East located in?
Vanguard Classical School - East is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Vanguard Classical School - East belong to?
Vanguard Classical School - East 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 $1,262,542,029 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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