Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheeling Elementary School serves the west part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy's student population of 282 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Innovative Risk Takers
School Rankings
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy 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 Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is 0.66, 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
#1552 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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)24.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sharks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy's ranking?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is ranked #1552 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy often compared to?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Elementary School, Lotus School For Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
282 students attend Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy offer ?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy part of?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy located?
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy is located in the Aurora Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Aurora Hills.
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