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

Colorado · Public School District
60
Schools
37,961
Students
$19,119
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
74.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
79.0%
Graduation Rate
-7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A is a public school district in Colorado serving 37,961 students across 60 schools. It includes 39 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high schools, among them 11 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 79.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,119 is above average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (60)
Elementary Schools39 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy of Advanced LearningCharterKG–08789
Altura Elementary SchoolPK–05469
Arkansas Elementary SchoolPK–05460
Aurora Academy Charter SchoolCharterKG–08512
Aurora Frontier K-8PK–08781
Aurora Quest K-8KG–08589
AXL AcademyCharterPK–08356
Boston K-8 SchoolPK–08421
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial AcademyPK–03193
Clyde Miller K-8PK–08477
Crawford Elementary SchoolPK–05435
Dalton Elementary SchoolPK–05410
Dartmouth Elementary SchoolPK–05399
Edna and John W. Mosley P-8PK–081,018
Elkhart Elementary SchoolPK–05532
Fulton Academy of ExcellencePK–05396
Global Village Academy AuroraCharterKG–08856
Harmony Ridge P-8PK–08878
Iowa Elementary SchoolPK–05481
Jewell Elementary SchoolPK–05502
Kenton Elementary SchoolPK–05448
Lansing Elementary Community SchoolPK–05337
Laredo Elementary SchoolPK–05414
Montview Math & Health Sciences Elementary SchoolPK–05286
Murphy Creek K-8 SchoolPK–08735
Paris Elementary SchoolPK–05270
Park Lane Elementary SchoolPK–05250
Rocky Mountain Prep: FletcherCharterPK–05571
Sable Elementary SchoolPK–05387
Side Creek Elementary SchoolPK–05501
Sixth Avenue Elementary SchoolPK–05592
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary LearniKG–05567
Vanguard Classical School - WestCharterKG–08363
Vassar Elementary SchoolPK–05456
Vaughn Elementary SchoolPK–05395
Vega Collegiate AcademyCharterKG–08553
Virginia Court Elementary SchoolPK–05687
Vista Peak P-8 ExploratoryPK–081,037
Yale Elementary SchoolPK–05551
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy06–121,033
Empower Community High SchoolCharter09–12214
Gateway High School09–121,564
Hinkley High School09–121,687
Rangeview High School09–122,051
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory09–121,795
William Smith High School09–12380
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,119+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
46%
State
41.1%
Local (property tax)
46.4%
Federal
12.4%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (46%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
60
Schools
37,961
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate79.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,119 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 60 schools including 11 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 79.0%, graduation is 7.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A has 60 public schools, serving a total of 37,961 students.
What is the graduation rate for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A?
The graduation rate is 79.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A spend per student?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A spends $19,119 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A?
75% of students in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A?
Yes — 11 of the 60 schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A are charter schools.
What grade levels does Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A serve?
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A?
The median opportunity score across schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.