Arkansas Elementary School

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

17301 EAST ARKANSAS AVE
AURORA, CO 80017

arkansas.aurorak12.org

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

460

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arkansas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	199
Black	110
Asian	16
Two or More	50
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
199 (43.3 %)
Black
110 (23.9 %)
White
70 (15.2 %)
Two or More
50 (10.9 %)
Asian
16 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)755-0323
Website:	http://arkansas.aurorak12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 29

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 79