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Lotus School For Excellence

11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
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Bottom 50%
Serving 951 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lotus School For Excellence 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 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lotus School For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lotus School For Excellence's student population of 951 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
951 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lotus School For Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lotus School For Excellence is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1461 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lotus School For Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lotus School For Excellence and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lotus School For Excellence and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
43%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lotus School For Excellence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Lotus School For Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lotus School For Excellence and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lotus School For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotus School For Excellence's ranking?
Lotus School For Excellence is ranked #1461 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lotus School For Excellence often compared to?
Lotus School For Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lotus School For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Lotus School For Excellence is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Lotus School For Excellence?
951 students attend Lotus School For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lotus School For Excellence students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lotus School For Excellence?
Lotus School For Excellence has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lotus School For Excellence offer ?
Lotus School For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lotus School For Excellence part of?
In what neighborhood is Lotus School For Excellence located?
Lotus School For Excellence is located in the Highline Villages neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

School Reviews
5   10/21/2020
I love this school. I am in honors program and this makes me happy that I am challenging myself.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rediet
3   12/26/2017
This school has great opportunities. I feel and believe that the overall course selection is really great and really offers great variety of different fields of study to help their students succeed in life. I would definitely recommend this school.
- Posted by Administrator - Hanifi
5   12/26/2017
It's the most challenging high school.Awesome school with an awesome staff. There seems to be genuine care and support coming from the head of the school.My brother goes to the middle school there and he loves it.
- Posted by Parent - Andy
4   12/26/2017
I graduated from Lotus with honors diploma. Lotus was very challenging with lot of AP courses. I had to study at least 2-3 hours every day, but this prepared me to college. Now, while most of my friends are struggling, I do pass my courses easily.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Johnny
5   12/26/2017
I loved this school. Environment is perfect
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Taylor

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 951 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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