Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yale Elementary School 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yale Elementary School serves the southwest part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a travel time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yale Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building a community where every student is successful and thriving.
School Rankings
Yale Elementary School 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 Yale Elementary School 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
#1589 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
53%
37%
Black
11%
5%
White
21%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yale Elementary School's ranking?
Yale Elementary School is ranked #1589 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
492 students attend Yale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Yale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yale Elementary School offer ?
Yale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yale Elementary School part of?
Yale Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Yale Elementary School located?
Yale Elementary School is located in the Kingsborough neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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