Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arkansas Elementary School 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Arkansas Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
Arkansas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
18%
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas Elementary School's ranking?
Arkansas Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Arkansas Elementary School often compared to?
Arkansas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iowa Elementary 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 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Elementary School?
458 students attend Arkansas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arkansas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arkansas Elementary School?
Arkansas Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arkansas Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arkansas Elementary School part of?
Arkansas Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas Elementary School located?
Arkansas Elementary School is located in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Aurora Highlands.
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