Vanguard Classical School - West

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction DENVER, CO Grades KG–08 City: Large Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO SchoolScore™ B (75.6)
  • 380 Students
  • 29.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (303)691-2384 Phone
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Vanguard Classical School - West
DENVER, CO 80230
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (75.6)
380
Students
29.0
Teachers
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
(303)691-2384
Phone

Located in DENVER, COLORADO (ZIP 80230), Vanguard Classical School - West is a Elementary school with charter status serving grades KG–08 in the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A district.

Key statistics: 380 students enrolled; a 13.1:1 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
380.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 4% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 14% better
Free Lunch %
83.4%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 73% worse
School Details
School Name
Vanguard Classical School - West
NCESSCH ID
080234006322
State School ID
CO-0180-9056
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
801 YOSEMITE STREET
City
DENVER
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80230
County
Denver County
Metro Area
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0801
State Leg. Upper
08031
State Leg. Lower
08006
Latitude
39.72933
Longitude
-104.88838
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
380
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 317 83.4%
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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3
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4
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - West?
380 students are enrolled at Vanguard Classical School - West, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vanguard Classical School - West have?
Vanguard Classical School - West has 29.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - West serve?
Vanguard Classical School - West serves grades KG through 08.
Is Vanguard Classical School - West a charter school?
Vanguard Classical School - West is a charter school.
What metro area is Vanguard Classical School - West located in?
Vanguard Classical School - West is located in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Vanguard Classical School - West belong to?
Vanguard Classical School - West 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 $2,292,510,526 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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