Jamaica Child Development Center serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jamaica Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jamaica Child Development Center's student population of 130 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jamaica Child Development Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
43:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
64%
36%
Black
19%
5%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jamaica Child Development Center?
130 students attend Jamaica Child Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jamaica Child Development Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica Child Development Center?
Jamaica Child Development Center has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jamaica Child Development Center offer ?
Jamaica Child Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamaica Child Development Center part of?
Jamaica Child Development Center is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Jamaica Child Development Center located?
Jamaica Child Development Center is located in the Delmar Parkway neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Delmar Parkway.
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