ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 434 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood school within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student well-being. It serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broad cultural and socioeconomic makeup of the Aurora community, and focuses on preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond standard academics, Arkansas Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and strives to build strong partnerships between families and educators to ensure a holistic educational experience. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Arkansas Elementary aims to provide a safe and enriching space where students can develop both the foundational skills and the character traits necessary for long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 755-0323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17301 EAST ARKANSAS AVE
AURORA, CO 80017-4204
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ARKANSAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in AURORA, CO with about 434 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
21.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 434 students

Hispanic/Latino
34.8%
Black or African American
30.4%
White
22.1%
Two or more races
7.1%
Asian
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.