Laredo Elementary School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

414 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laredo Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, serves a diverse community within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. By prioritizing individualized instruction and supportive classroom atmospheres, Laredo strives to ensure that every student, regardless of background, has the resources necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond core academics, Laredo Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student engagement and family partnership. The school utilizes a variety of programs to meet the unique needs of its student body, including dedicated support for English language learners and students requiring specialized attention. With its central location on Laredo Street, the school serves as a vital neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing its students to become responsible, capable, and confident citizens in an increasingly global society.

414

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laredo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	272
Black	59
Asian	20
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
272 (65.7 %)
Black
59 (14.3 %)
White
31 (7.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.8 %)
Asian
20 (4.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)366-0314
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 59