Elkhart Elementary School

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

elkhart.aurorak12.org/

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elkhart Elementary School is a public school located in Aurora, Colorado, serving a diverse student population within the Aurora Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and equity. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, Elkhart aims to prepare its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are ready to succeed in a global society.

Beyond the core curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on building a supportive community that involves students, families, and staff. Through its website, the school maintains transparency and provides resources to keep the community engaged in the educational process. Elkhart Elementary focuses on creating a safe and welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by professional educators dedicated to closing achievement gaps and promoting student success.

525

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkhart Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	383
Black	53
Asian	43
Two or More	20
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
383 (73.0%)
Black
53 (10.1%)
Asian
43 (8.2%)
Two or More
20 (3.8%)
White
19 (3.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)340-3050
Website:	http://elkhart.aurorak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	493
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 79