Edna and John W. Mosley P-8

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

mosley.aurorak12.org/

1,018 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Edna and John W. Mosley P-8, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a community-focused school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. Named in honor of the late Edna and John W. Mosley—pioneering figures who were deeply committed to social justice, education, and the advancement of the African American community in Colorado—the school seeks to embody their legacy by fostering an environment of excellence, equity, and inclusion. It is part of the Aurora Public Schools district and is known for its modern facility and its commitment to meeting the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of a growing student population.

The school’s educational philosophy centers on preparing students for success in high school and beyond through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. As a P-8 institution, Mosley offers a unique "cradle-to-career" environment that allows for consistent educational continuity and strong mentor-student relationships across all grade levels. With a focus on community engagement and culturally responsive teaching, the school strives to empower its students to become leaders who contribute positively to their local and global communities.

1,018

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edna and John W. Mosley P-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	589
Black	152
Asian	28
Two or More	57
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	23

Hispanic
589 (57.9 %)
White
166 (16.3 %)
Black
152 (14.9 %)
Two or More
57 (5.6 %)
Asian
28 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (2.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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)366-2807
Website:	http://mosley.aurorak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,018
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	751
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 71

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 106