Fulton Academy of Excellence

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

fulton.aurorak12.org/

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fulton Academy of Excellence, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public charter school that emphasizes a robust academic foundation with a focus on holistic student development. Serving a diverse student population, the academy is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages high expectations for both academic achievement and character growth. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for future success by fostering critical thinking, literacy, and numeracy skills within a community-oriented setting.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Aurora community to ensure that students receive comprehensive support. By prioritizing individualized attention and a commitment to excellence, Fulton Academy of Excellence aims to bridge educational gaps and empower students to become responsible, life-long learners. Their approach centers on the belief that a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment is essential for unlocking every student's full potential.

410

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fulton Academy of Excellence
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	323
Black	36
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
323 (78.8%)
Black
36 (8.8%)
White
25 (6.1%)
Two or More
11 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)

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)364-8078
Website:	http://fulton.aurorak12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 46

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 52