Vaughn Elementary School

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

vaughn.aurorak12.org

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vaughn Elementary School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the Aurora Public Schools district. As an institution committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that caters to the unique needs of its students. The curriculum is designed to foster both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating opportunities for social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Vaughn Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and parental involvement to enhance the overall student experience. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about academic resources, upcoming events, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, Vaughn Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of its neighborhood, dedicated to empowering its young learners to succeed in an ever-evolving educational landscape.

395

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vaughn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	282
Black	31
Asian	27
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
282 (71.4 %)
Black
31 (7.8 %)
White
28 (7.1 %)
Asian
27 (6.8 %)
Two or More
18 (4.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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)366-8430
Website:	http://vaughn.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 27

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 72