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#642 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 35% in state

Elkhart 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 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1020 EAGLE ST, Aurora, CO 80011

  • Math 20% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 23% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)14% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism36.3%

Students at Elkhart Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
15%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elkhart Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academy of Advanced LearningCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–80.6 mi773Compare →
Altura Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–50.8 mi537Compare →
St Pius X Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.8 mi163Compare →
Del Mar AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–60.9 mi647Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#10 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

Elkhart 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 Elkhart Elementary School

Elkhart 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 496 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elkhart Elementary School

What grades does Elkhart Elementary School serve?

Elkhart Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Elkhart Elementary School?

Elkhart Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elkhart Elementary School rank in CO?

Elkhart Elementary School ranks #642 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Elkhart Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elkhart Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Elkhart Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elkhart Elementary School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Elkhart Elementary School a charter school?

No, Elkhart Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elkhart Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Elkhart Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elkhart Elementary School?

97.0% of students at Elkhart 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
496
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Arapahoe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.3%
Area population (ZIP 80011)
53,334
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
32.2
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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