Aurora Frontier K-8
Tel:
(303)693-1995
- Aurora Frontier K-8 serves 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Aurora Frontier K-8 placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Aurora Frontier K-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Aurora Frontier K-8's student population of 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Aurora Frontier K-8 is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Aurora Frontier K-8 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #504 out of 1718 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 37% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Aurora Frontier K-8 is Rangeview High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Horizon Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dakota Valley Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Dakota Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 562 students
0.9 miles
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-3000 0.9 PK-5 562 - Aurora Arrowhead Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
1.1 miles
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-2800 1.1 PK-5 585 - Aurora Sunrise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 582 students
1.2 miles
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-2900 1.2 PK-5 582 - Aurora Side Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 511 students
1.5 miles
19191 East Iliff Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303)755-1785 1.5 PK-5 511 - Aurora Horizon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 958 students
1.6 miles
3981 South Reservoir Road
Aurora, CO 80013
(720)886-6100 1.6 6-8 958
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