Aurora Highlands K-8 serves 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
The diversity score of Aurora Highlands K-8 is 0.73, which is more 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
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
31%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Aurora Highlands K-8?
307 students attend Aurora Highlands K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Aurora Highlands K-8 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora Highlands K-8?
Aurora Highlands K-8 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aurora Highlands K-8 offer ?
Aurora Highlands K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aurora Highlands K-8 part of?
Aurora Highlands K-8 is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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