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#1251 of 1,815 schools in CO
Vanguard Classical School - West
Elementary School · Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a · Denver, CO
An Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a charter elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 YOSEMITE STREET, Denver, CO 80230
- Math 13% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vanguard Classical School - West score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vanguard Classical School - West 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$100,968
Median home value
$798,800
Median rent
$2,025/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School at LowryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Boston K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| International School of DenverPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Fulton Academy of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #28 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
Vanguard Classical School - West 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 Vanguard Classical School - West
Vanguard Classical School - West is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,251 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanguard Classical School - West
What grades does Vanguard Classical School - West serve?
Vanguard Classical School - West serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - West?
Vanguard Classical School - West has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - West?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - West is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanguard Classical School - West rank in CO?
Vanguard Classical School - West ranks #1,251 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Vanguard Classical School - West's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanguard Classical School - West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vanguard Classical School - West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanguard Classical School - West has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vanguard Classical School - West a charter school?
Yes, Vanguard Classical School - West is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanguard Classical School - West a Title I school?
No, Vanguard Classical School - West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanguard Classical School - West?
87.9% of students at Vanguard Classical School - West 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (303) 691-2384
- Area population (ZIP 80230)
- 10,811
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 · 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 80230; 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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