Aurora Academy Charter School

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

www.aacademy.org/

Charter School 512 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aurora Academy Charter School, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. Established with a commitment to academic excellence, the school utilizes a rigorous, structured curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects—specifically mathematics, reading, and writing—while fostering a disciplined environment that encourages both individual responsibility and a strong sense of community.

Beyond its academic focus, Aurora Academy distinguishes itself through its dedication to the Core Knowledge sequence, a curriculum framework that emphasizes a broad, content-rich education. The school actively encourages parental involvement and maintains a partnership-based culture, believing that student success is best achieved through collaboration between teachers, students, and families. By combining high academic standards with character development and consistent expectations, Aurora Academy aims to cultivate well-rounded, lifelong learners who are equipped to succeed in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

512

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aurora Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	159
Black	237
Asian	14
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Black
237 (46.3 %)
Hispanic
159 (31.1 %)
White
66 (12.9 %)
Two or More
34 (6.6 %)
Asian
14 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)367-5983
Website:	http://www.aacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	358
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 47