School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,468
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
138
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Aurora Central Campus: 2,468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Aurora Central Campus
Aurora Central Campus is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in AURORA. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A. NCES reports 2,468 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Colorado median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (69.8%) and Black (13.5%). English learners represent 45.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Aurora Central Campus
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 138 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 6 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.88
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.81
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.5%
- Hispanic69.8%
- Black13.5%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lotus School for Excellence
Other · Grades KG–12
1,008 reported students
Vanguard Classical School - East
Other · Grades KG–12
690 reported students
Laredo Child Development Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
210 reported students
Meadowood Child Development Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
166 reported students
Sable Child Development Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
130 reported students
Jamaica Child Development Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
106 reported students