Jewell Elementary School
Tel:
(303)751-8862
- Jewell Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Jewell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Jewell Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 470 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jewell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jewell Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1553 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 34% |
| Black | 25% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jewell Elementary School is Gateway High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Axl Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Axl Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 563 students
0.4 miles
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303)377-0758 0.4 PK-8 563 - Aurora Gateway High School Grades: 9-12 | 1718 students
0.7 miles
1300 South Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012
(303)755-7160 0.7 9-12 1718 - Aurora Century Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 322 students
0.8 miles
2500 South Granby Way
Aurora, CO 80014
(303)745-4424 0.8 PK-5 322 - Aurora Montessori Del Mundo Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-4 | 271 students
1.2 miles
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720)432-2548 1.2 PK-4 271 - Aurora Prairie Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1771 students
1.2 miles
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720)747-3000 1.2 6-8 1771
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