Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arkansas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arkansas Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas Elementary School's student population of 432 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arkansas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Elementary School's ranking?
Arkansas Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arkansas Elementary School often compared to?
Arkansas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Elementary School?
432 students attend Arkansas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Arkansas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas Elementary School?
Arkansas Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arkansas Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Elementary School part of?
Arkansas Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Elementary School located?
Arkansas Elementary School is located in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Aurora Highlands.
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