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Jamaica Child Development Center
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 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
800 JAMAICA STREET, Aurora, CO 80010
- 43.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 94 schools in Aurora.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jamaica Child Development Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$60,755
Median home value
$385,700
Median rent
$1,400/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
41%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aps Early Beginnings - a Zoom SiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 0.1 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Fulton Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Lansing Elementary Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Kenton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 482 | 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.
Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #53 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
Jamaica Child Development Center 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 Jamaica Child Development Center
Jamaica Child Development Center is a public school in Aurora, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 43.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,770 of 1,815 schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jamaica Child Development Center
What grades does Jamaica Child Development Center serve?
Jamaica Child Development Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Jamaica Child Development Center?
Jamaica Child Development Center has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Child Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Child Development Center is 43.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jamaica Child Development Center rank in CO?
Jamaica Child Development Center ranks #1,770 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Jamaica Child Development Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Jamaica Child Development Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jamaica Child Development Center a charter school?
No, Jamaica Child Development Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jamaica Child Development Center a Title I school?
No, Jamaica Child Development Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jamaica Child Development Center?
76.2% of students at Jamaica Child Development Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Phone
- (303) 364-8126
- Area population (ZIP 80010)
- 42,010
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 80010; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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