Academy of Advanced Learning

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

www.aalk8.org/

Charter School 789 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Academy of Advanced Learning (AAL) is a public charter school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a "blended learning" model, which integrates traditional classroom instruction with technology-driven, personalized digital learning. By leveraging this approach, AAL aims to tailor education to each student’s unique pace and learning style, providing both remedial support and advanced enrichment opportunities to ensure academic growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the Academy of Advanced Learning emphasizes the development of character and professional skills to prepare students for future success. The school maintains a structured environment that focuses on rigorous standards and data-driven instruction to monitor student progress. As a charter institution, it offers an alternative to traditional district-run schools in the area, positioning itself as a community-focused hub dedicated to fostering critical thinking, independence, and long-term college and career readiness for its diverse student body.

789

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Advanced Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	578
Black	115
Asian	10
Two or More	33
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
578 (73.3 %)
Black
115 (14.6 %)
White
44 (5.6 %)
Two or More
33 (4.2 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(720)500-5252
Website:	http://www.aalk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	789
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 90

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 101

Grade 8 78