Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aurora Frontier K-8 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora Frontier K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Aurora Frontier K-8's student population of 772 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aurora Frontier K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora Frontier K-8 is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
13%
4%
White
31%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora Frontier K-8's ranking?
Aurora Frontier K-8 is ranked #886 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aurora Frontier K-8 often compared to?
Aurora Frontier K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Murphy Creek K-8 School, Aurora Quest K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Aurora Frontier K-8?
772 students attend Aurora Frontier K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Aurora Frontier K-8 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Frontier K-8?
Aurora Frontier K-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Frontier K-8 offer ?
Aurora Frontier K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aurora Frontier K-8 part of?
Aurora Frontier K-8 is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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