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#1805 of 1,815 schools in CO
Altura Elementary School
Elementary School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Aurora, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1650 ALTURA BLVD, Aurora, CO 80011
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2021)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altura Elementary School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altura Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,074/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,719
Median home value
$367,200
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
18.9%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Laredo Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Laredo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| St Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #56 of 56
- District spending per student
- $18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altura Elementary School is listed in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altura Elementary School
Altura Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,805 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Altura Elementary School
What grades does Altura Elementary School serve?
Altura Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Altura Elementary School?
Altura Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altura Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altura Elementary School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altura Elementary School rank in CO?
Altura Elementary School ranks #1,805 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Altura Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Altura Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Altura Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altura Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Altura Elementary School a charter school?
No, Altura Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altura Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Altura Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altura Elementary School?
92.0% of students at Altura Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (303) 340-3500
- Area population (ZIP 80011)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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